If you are trying to live longer and feel better along the way, the question is no longer just “How many years?” but “How well?” Longevity medicine is about extending healthspan, the years of life where you are active, independent and doing the things you love. One of the more interesting tools to emerge in this space over the last decade is photobiomodulation, more commonly known as red light and near-infrared light therapy. At first glance, it sounds almost too simple. Stand in front of a … [Read more...] about Shining a Light on Longevity: How Photobiomodulation Can Support Healthy Aging
Alex Whelan
VO2 Max: The Most Honest Measure of How Long and How Well You Will Live
If I met you for the first time and had five minutes to decide how long and how well you were likely to live, I wouldn’t ask for your cholesterol, your blood pressure or your body fat percentage. Instead, I would ask for your VO₂ max. That might surprise you, but VO₂ max is the most honest snapshot of your biological age that we have. It tells us how much oxygen your body can use when you are working hard and reflects how well your heart, lungs, blood and muscles work together to keep you alive … [Read more...] about VO2 Max: The Most Honest Measure of How Long and How Well You Will Live
