5.2. Using Labs: Lifespan and Healthspan

As you know by now, much of longevity is about avoiding the onset of chronic diseases – the most important of which we’ve learned so much about—the four horsemen. Here we walk through how labs are helpful (or not) for each of the horsemen. We also discuss more generally how to think about using lab tests to optimize your lifespan and healthspan.

 

Note that while there are not many labs that are useful for providing insight into the physical component of healthspan, there are functional tests that are very useful. We will discuss this further in the Exercise module of the program.

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