Dr. Edward Schuster, a board-certified cardiologist with more than four decades of clinical experience, will address the New Canaan Men’s Club on Friday, April 25, offering research-grounded advice on extending life through healthy living. His talk, titled “How to Live to be 110,” will take place at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Morrill Hall, 111 Oenoke Ridge, following the club’s business session which begins at 10 a.m. Dr. Schuster’s remarks are scheduled to start at approximately 10:40 a.m.
Dr. Schuster, who began practicing cardiology at Stamford Hospital in 1980, holds the distinction of being the youngest board-certified cardiologist in the nation at the time of his certification. He completed his residency at Duke University and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University, two of the nation’s premier institutions in medical education.
In his clinical experience, Dr. Schuster has observed a measurable correlation between healthy lifestyle choices and increased longevity. He cites a 50 percent decline in cardiac-related mortality in the United States over the span of his career as partial evidence of this effect. According to Dr. Schuster, reductions in mortality rates are due in large part to broader awareness and adoption of preventive health measures, including improved nutrition, consistent physical activity, smoking cessation, and effective management of blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
“People often underestimate how much agency they have over their health trajectory,” Dr. Schuster has said in public forums. He believes that even modest lifestyle adjustments can add years to a person’s life and, equally important, improve the quality of those added years. His talks often focus on attainable changes in diet and exercise routines that support cardiovascular and overall health.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Schuster has become a public advocate for heart health, leveraging platforms such as Facebook and corporate wellness seminars to expand awareness. He has delivered keynote addresses at medical institutions, religious assemblies, senior centers, and civic organizations, all with the goal of fostering a culture of proactive health care. His emphasis is on empowering individuals—especially aging adults—to embrace practical behaviors that yield long-term benefits.
Dr. Schuster’s visit to the New Canaan Men’s Club reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to educational programming that supports the interests and well-being of its members. The club, open to men aged 55 and older, meets regularly and features a wide array of speakers covering topics from public affairs to science and the arts.
According to the club’s leadership, opportunities for new membership remain available. Those interested in joining the New Canaan Men’s Club or learning more about its programming may contact the organization at ncmens@ncmens.info.
