Longevity Metrics

Carotid Artery Ultrasound and Longevity   The opposite of longevity is death. If longevity is what we seek we must obsess about death, and those things that increase the risk of us dying.   #1 Killer – Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer on the block claiming the lives of 1 in every 3 people worldwide. Almost 1 million people a year die from cardiovascular disease i...

Visual Accuity and Longevity   Happy Halloween everybody! Hope everybody is dressing up, My kids are being Spiderman, Boba Fett, and a black cat. I am going out as Darth Vader. If you are new to parenting, you are probably also realizing that candy is an alcohol equivalent for children and they literally become “drunk” after several pieces of concentrated sugar. Sorry Mormon church…..concentrated...

Health and longevity are measurable, quantifiable, and malleable. The first step toward health optimization is awareness. Awareness starts with measuring. Because:   “What gets measured gets managed”  -              Said by many, made famous by Peter Drucker (known for modern management theory) -              This idea is why I moved from primary care to longevity medicine. More about this at the...

Your Longevity Report Card   Today on Full Scope, I want to talk to you about Longetrics comprehensive, longevity focused, health screening, Your Longevity Report Card.    Full disclosure, this service is how I make a living. As such, all of the recommendations and ideas in this podcast contain an inherent conflict of interest.    But, please understand, I have spent over 1-million dollars, tens o...

There is a buzz about longevity. Many people feel that we are on the brink of a lifespan revolution. There is talk of making living to 100 the new norm. But the reality is just the opposite.     So, I thought I should.   The truth: Life expectancy is actually declining. Since its peak in 2014, the average lifespan in the United State has declined about 0.5 years. This may not sound like much. But...

The hype around longevity is huge in 2025. Money is pouring into the space. Longevity Start-ups are launching. Big claims are everywhere. But is all the hype justified?   What can longevity medicine actually deliver now?    Let's start with some quotes: Listen carefully. These come from leaders in the Longevity space. Do these quotes/claims sound true? Do you believe they are possible? Dave A...

Longevity Philosophy 5 Big Ideas That Will Deliver More Years NOW   The longevity space is filled with empty claims! For example: -              This supplement will extend your life (C15, spermidine, D3, fish oil, etc.) Truth:  No supplement has ever been shown to extend human life in all comers (outside of a nutrient deficiency). If your Longevity provider has you on a supplement subscription fo...

Today we are going over the basics of DEXA. This will help patients understand the test and what is being measured. It will also help clinical providers understand this test better. Let's dive in!   The Basics DEXA stands for Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry -              Xray machine used for analyzing body composition -              Great at telling the difference between bone, fat, and le...

Muscle is your bodies bank account. It is the currency of life. It is biological gold.   Quote : “I lift weights, and I lift weights for 1 reason, to be strong” – Arnold Schwarzenegger   Deadlifts Deadlift: Lifting a weight from the floor to hip level. We use this movement anytime we pick something up off the ground.  Everyone should know this movement. Everyone should be able to deadlift their bo...

Quote: “In movement, there is life” – Aristotle “Genius starts with the abs Max” – The Grinch   Muscle is your bodies bank account. It is the currency of life. It is biological gold.   Why Do People Need Nursing Homes? As a hospitalist I frequently have to place people in nursing homes . I estimate that the reason why >90% cannot live at home anymore…….NOT ENOUGH STRENGTH. Think: needs help sta...

Quote: “The greatest wealth is health” - Virgil, Roman poet < 2000 years ago   Higher VO2 Max = Much Lower Risk of Dying …….Get off your ass! Let's illustrate this point:   ICU Patient 68 year old man with diabetes type 2 presenting with weakness and shortness of breath found to have sepsis due to pneumonia. This man is critically ill with sepsis.  His vitals: Heart Rate 150 (100% of estim...

Title: VO2 Max, Part 1   This is just the 101 course :   Quote: “If you don’t make time for exercise, you will probably have to make time for illness” - Robin Sharma, Attorney, Writer, Consultant   What is VO2 Max Perhaps the most important metric for longevity and health in 2024 V=Volume (actually volume per unit time in this case) O2= oxygen VO2 = volume of oxygen that can be utilized per unit t...

Title: Health Report Cards   Quote:  “what gets measured gets managed” - unknown source   When you measure something you become aware of it and can objectively manage it. Potential Pitfalls: The right things must be measured. Measurement must be accurate.   What is a Report Card: - an evaluation of performance   Benefits of Report Cards:  - attempts to measure strength and weaknesses - allows for...

Title: Longevity Conferences (ARDD and Dublin Longevity)   Quote: “Its not what you know but who you know” Said by many across multiple cultures   Today we review: The Aging Research and Drug Discovery Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark The Dublin Longevity Summit in Dublin, Ireland   3 Plugs - keep moving until you find your place and your people - go to places where you can be useful and contribu...

Quote: “The best physician is also a philosopher” – Galen (Claudius Galenus)   Reflection is key! What can I do better and why am I doing it in the first place? Harness failures as the great teachers that they are and constantly improve.   Why this person is important: Roman and Greek Physician, Surgeon, and Philosopher (129-216 AD, 87 years). Used anatomy based care (from observing the corpses of...

Quote: “Death gives meaning to our lives. It gives importance and value to time. Time would become meaningless if there were too much of it” - Ray Kurzweil   Too much time…..   Why this person is important: Computer scientist, inventor, and futurist (one of the greatest of the modern era)   What is Longevity -              Dictionary – long existence or service -              Medicine and Science...

Death is coming for you, me, and all of this. If you seek Longevity, stop avoiding this, assess your risks, and make a plan. Blog post about this podcast available at: https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blog How to assess death -       What are my current medical problems, risks, and exposures. Advanced diagnostics and biomarkers can help with this. But just asking some simple question...

Live Better, Longer A Longevity Physicians Secrets to Health and Fulfillment Available for free at: wondermedicine.com See full written episode description on our blog available at: https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blog 4 Amazing Ways Ketamine Will Change Your Brain Ketamine is an amazing medication. It is an anesthetic, painkiller, mental health treatment, and entheogen all wrapped...

Executive Summary           The Longevity and Performance Program at Wonder Medicine is a physician directed-proactive healthcare program for high performing individuals. Its principle aims are health optimization, disease prediction and prevention, exceptional performance, emotional wellness, and longevity.             The program is anchored by a full day executive physical that we refer to as a...

Holiday Season October 31 – January 2nd Halloween to New Years -       Tough time of year -       Loved ones, memories of past loved ones, relationships gone bad, events, obligations, good memories, bad memories, and even trauma. -       Can be the best time of the year or a time of pain. -       Take care of yourself, set an example for loved ones, and double down on pro-longevity behaviors durin...

Benjamin Franklin: “Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices” -             Poor Richards Almanac   The best way to maximize longevity in 2023 is not a drug, supplement, or other high tech therapeutic; its Lifestyle medicine.   Wonder Medicine specializes in the translation of longevity technologies into clinical practice. This includes things like rapamycin, exosomes, and metformin...

Dia de Los Muertos and Longevity   The day of the Dead. What can the dead and this Mexican cultural holiday teach us about longevity?    Is there more to the story than candy, spooky witches, monsters, tricks, and treats. Let's find out   What is day of the Dead? -       A holiday most often celebrated on Nov 1st or 2nd. -       Its strongest traditions and ties are to the Mexican culture. - ...

The 6 BIG Benefits of Longevity    Be a victim or conquer longevity. You must choose!   Longevity -       Longevity Definition: Long existence or service  -       Human longevity relates to both existence (remaining alive) and service (remaining useful). -       I strive for nothing less than long existence and long service for both my patients and myself   My favorite part of Avatar II, Way of th...

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones -       2023 Netflix documentary, 4 episodes -       Based on the 2008 book: “The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from People Who’ve Lived the Longest.” -       By Dan Buettner, Journalist, National Geographic Explorer, New York Times Best Seller What is a Blue Zone -       Geographic location where people’s life expectancies are much much higher than i...

We all have weaknesses.  These weaknesses will eventually limit your life and longevity tremendously. Train these weaknesses out and become the best version of yourself. See full notes at:  https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blog