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Most people only benchmark their strength, mobility, and other physical health once a year, but increasing it to quarterly results in better results. Tune in to find out why  Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth Instagram | https://www.instag...

Are you checking the 6 domains of physical health that keep people stay strong, mobile, and independent for decades longer? Dr. Patrick Donovan breaks them down Where to find our guest, Dr. Patrick Donovan, PT, DPT: Website | https://www.heatherlanept.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drdonovan_healthspan/ Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/people/Heather-Lane-Physical-Therapy-and-Welln...

If you've never been to a gym and you're in your 60s, can you still improve? Dr. Donovan draws from his experience working with older adults to answer one of the most common questions in longevity. Timestamps: 0:00 - Rethinking physical therapy as preventive care 1:46 - Aging role models shape our trajectory 3:11 - What older adults are actually capable of 4:07 - Meeting clients where they are 6:0...

We all know living with purpose improves our experience of life, but did you know there is evidence showing it increases lifespan? I break down the science in this video Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro 00:34 - The 2019 JAMA Study 03:56 - Why It Works: The Biological Mechanism 05:27 - Why the Mental Side of Longevity Matters Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtu...

Most people who struggle with hypothyroidism are told the same thing: their TSH is normal, so everything is fine. Dr. Dana Gibbs, board-certified ENT surgeon, thyroid and hormone specialist, makes a compelling case for why that's not good enough, and what patients and physicians should be doing instead. She explains the Total T3 to Reverse T3 ratio, why excess T4 can backfire, how undertreated thy...

I’ve seen people stay stuck for years with their habits because of small things. Once you fix those, everything else gets easier. Here are a few examples that actually worked. Examples of Behavioral Hacks for Longevity That Can Help You: Key Takeaways Cold Showers for Mental Grit Start your shower warm and gradually make it cooler over time until you're on max cold. This builds mental resilience a...

I sat down with Dr. Patrick Donovan, PT, DPT, founder of Heather Lane PT, to dig into physical capacity for Longevity. It is one of the biggest things people fear losing as they age, and yet most of us wait until something breaks before we do anything about it. We walk through his Capacity Compass framework covering the 6 domains of physical health everyone needs to proactively manage to ensure th...

Mental resilience is the most underrated factor in Longevity because it boosts your healthspan like no biomarker or peptide can. In this video I lay out how you can build in a simple, incremental way daily. Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealt...

A new blood test called p-Tau 217 can detect Alzheimer’s disease years, sometimes decades before symptoms begin. Here’s how it works, why it matters, and what you can do if levels are rising. Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth Instagram | h...

Up to 1 in 20 adults may have an aneurysm and not know it. Here’s what they are, who’s at risk, and how they’re found before it’s too late. Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drprilongevity/ References...

CAC and CCTA are two common heart scans, but they measure very different things. Here’s how to choose the right one based on your risk, cost, and goals. Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drprilongevity...

Many forms of medicine claim to be better than the traditional system - functional, concierge, longevity. In this video Dr. Pri breaks down the differences between them so you can make sure you are getting what you need Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@...

Alzheimer's dementia is scary, but prevention is very much in your control. Dr. Pri reviews the many ways you can ensure your risk is as low as possible Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drprilongevity...

Function Health offers more add on tests - which ones are actually worth you getting? In this video I go through each add on option and describe the scenarios in which they might be worth the high price tag Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealt...

Dr. Pri chats with Grant Brewster, Co-Founder of Goodlabs about his journey from an unexpected diagnosis to finding a way to get free lab work for people while increasing blood donations. Goodlabs is an awesome story of creatively finding a win-win to make proactive care more accessible - enjoy! Where to find Goodlabs: https://goodlabs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hellogoodlabs/ https://www.tikt...

Migraines are very common impacting ~10% of the popluation, but many people are unaware that optimizing your health can help prevent them. Even more surprising is lifestyle factors and supplements are a key part of this optimization. Check out more details in our video. Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com...

I test 5 LLMs to see which was the best at answering healthcare questions - Grok, ChatGPT, OpenEvidence, DoxGPT, and UptoDate. Watch the video to find out which were the best, and the worst. Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth Instagram | ht...

Dr. Pri lays out how you measure your blood pressure easily at home to get accurate readings, what your targets should be, and how to best lower it naturally - no meds needed. The good news is this is easy, cheap, and readily available to everyone. Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsle...

Tired of hearing about statins? There's a cholesterol medication that has been out for over 20 years, has virtually zero side effects, and is taken by over 9 million people. Oh and it costs $3 / month. Tune in to learn more about Zetia and why it might be a good option for you Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https:...

In this episode I will talk about how to beat jet lag after a 14 hour time shift Jet lag used to completely throw me off, but I conquered it returning from Australia and a 14 hour time shift. I missed no days of work, and got back on schedule right away. This was not magic or willpower, it was a simple framework leveraging circadian rhythms, supplements, and a couple meds. In this video, I walk th...

In this episode Dr. Pri discusses why doctors are obsessed with cholesterol There are four factors that cause cardiovascular disease - blood pressure, inflammation, insulin, and of course cholesterol. All of these mix in a "plaque" that fills up your artery, and if that plaque bursts then it can cause a blood clot that fills up the rest of the space and then you have a big problem = heart attack o...

In this episode Dr. Pri dives into the next steps after a positive coronary calcium scan. Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drprilongevity/  Timestamps 00:00 Understanding Coronary Calcium Scores 14:41...

Cardio vs. strength training, Zinc to reduce common colds, and more Longevity Live | January 14, 2026 Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Longevity Live 03:06 Exploring Exercise Regimens for Longevity 08:36 T...

Consistency is the most impactful sleep habit, sugar is the top cause of liver failure, and quality longevity medicine for < $500 Longevity Live | October 11, 2025 Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/vitavedahealth Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:10 Consistency...

Focus on VO2 max over muscle mass, drink water to keep stress low, how to decipher counterintuitive health news and more Where to find us: Website | https://vitaveda.health Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@vitavedahealth Twitter / X | https://x.com/vitavedahealth Newsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:06 Longevity Hotline - How to balance VO2 max and muscle mas...