Healthy aging & longevity: where to start.
Not biohacking — the habits and markers that actually move biological age: muscle, sleep, blood sugar, inflammation, and the nine hallmarks of aging at the cellular level.
Three steps, in order.
Seven habits that move biological age, ranked by evidence.
hs-CRP, fasting insulin, homocysteine, Omega-3 Index, ApoB — the five that predict.
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From The Dr. Axe Show.
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hs-CRP, ApoB, homocysteine — see where your longevity markers sit and make a progress card.
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What is biological age and can I change it?
An estimate from markers that shift with age, compared to reference data. Useful for tracking change in the same person; the habits that move it are sleep, muscle, blood sugar and inflammation.
Which labs predict longevity?
hs-CRP, fasting insulin, ApoB, Lp(a) once, homocysteine and the Omega-3 Index — most are missing from a routine checkup.
Is creatine good for older adults?
Yes: muscle and strength with resistance training, and a growing brain story. 3–5 g of monohydrate daily.