LONGEVITY Biomarkers for HEALTHY AGING and Well-Being | Dr. Matt Kaeberlein & Mike Haney

Get a Free Guide to Understand Your Lab Test Results: https://levels.link/health?utm_campai... Longevity is a hot health topic, but what factors move the needle on not only how long you live but how long you experience relatively good health? Some lab and other tests can help assess how healthy you’re aging and provide context for what lifestyle and other changes to make. Dr. Matt Kaeberlein and Mike Haney discuss the tests that help assess healthy aging, how mental health and physical health are intricately connected, which lifestyle factors might expand your health span, and where the research stands on various longevity topics. What Matt Kaeberlein, PhD, & Mike Haney discuss: 0:00 — Intro 6:57 — Lifespan vs. health span vs. sick span 19:38 — Understanding sick span 27:44 — Biomarkers and other tests to assess health span 30:58 — The importance of emotional health for longevity 35:49 — Cellular tests may not have value for the consumer yet  42:24 — On mitochondrial function and telomere length 50:34 — Investing in your health 1:01:18 — Lifestyle changes can help make a big difference 1:09:50 — High vs. low protein 1:16:39 — When considering exercise, building muscle is crucial for longevity 1:27: 37 — The prescription drug rapamycin is not FDA-approved for longevity 🔗 LINKS: Subscribe here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LevelsHealth?sub... Matt Kaeberlein, PhD: https://www.optispan.life/matt-kaeber... Connect with Matt Kaeberlein, PhD, on X: https://x.com/mkaeberlein 👋 WHO WE ARE: Levels helps you see how food affects your health. With real-time, personalized data gathered through biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), you learn which diet and lifestyle choices improve your metabolic health so you can live a longer, fuller, healthier life. #metabolichealth #bloodsugar #insulinresistance #glucosecontrol DISCLAIMER: A Whole New Level is a podcast intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, nursing, or other professional healthcare advice, and no doctor-patient relationship is established by listening to or viewing its content. The information presented is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Use of the information provided is at the listener’s own risk. Listeners should always consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical concerns or conditions. Never delay or disregard professional medical advice because of something you heard on this podcast.