Science:
Of hundreds of biomarkers in modern medicine, four have the strongest predictive power for all-cause mortality and health span: VO2 max, grip strength, fasting insulin, and c reactive protein.
Action:
Request fasting insulin and CRP on your next blood panel. There are ways to estimate your VO2 max and obtain grip strength. Follow along to find out.
From the Neurologist:
These reflect oxygen delivery, metabolism, strength, and inflammation - all critical for brain function and cognitive aging. Any impairments in these systems directly accelerate cognitive aging.
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