February 17, 2025

137. Muscle Metrics: How to Measure and Maintain Health - DEXA and Beyond with Dr. Kaitlin Link

28 minutes

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What happens when we don’t prioritize muscle health? In this second episode with my expert guest Dr. Kaitlin Link, we discuss the consequences of muscle neglect and dive into ways to measure and understand your muscle health. Topics include:

The risks of not prioritizing muscle: sarcopenia, increased risk of falls, metabolic disease, and even depression.

The natural decline in muscle mass with age and why training becomes essential starting in your 40s.

How to evaluate muscle health using metrics like strength, lean mass, and power.

An in-depth look at DEXA (Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) scans:

What DXA is and what metrics it provides for body composition analysis.

How DXA compares to other tools like bioimpedance analysis (e.g., InBody).

The logistics of getting a DXA scan, including preparation, frequency, and safety considerations.

Key Takeaway: Understanding and monitoring muscle health is key to taking actionable steps to prevent age-related decline, optimize metabolism, and enhance longevity.

About Dr. Kaitlin Link

Dr. Kaitlin Link is a Family & Emergency Medicine Physician and Assistant Professor at University of Toronto. She earned her MD at McMaster University and completed her residency at University of Toronto. Kaitlin was a Varsity Tennis player at Rutgers University, where she did her undergraduate studies.

For 10 years, Kaitlin treated patients in the ER whose conditions often could have been prevented with earlier intervention. She grew tired of the system’s focus on reactive “sickcare,” rather than investing in high-leverage preventative and proactive care. She founded Benchmark Proactive Health in 2023, to equip people to take control of their health so they can feel their best – today, and in the decades to come.

Instagram:@benchmarkproactivehealth

Website: https://mybenchmarkhealth.com/

Email: [email protected]

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