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We talk a lot about making a shift from reactive disease care—a 20th century healthcare mindset—to preventative and proactive health measures designed to optimize longevity and healthspan before disease sets in. Rather than waiting for chronic conditions to manifest and treating their symptoms post hoc, we encourage investing resources in preemptive care and empowering individuals to act as partners with healthcare providers in their own wellbeing.

Preventative medicine can feel like a lot—cancer screenings, for example, are crucial for early detection and treatment, but can be logistically and emotionally daunting. But proactive healthcare doesn't always need to be complicated. In this episode, Matt goes through what he sees as low-hanging fruit in preventative medicine: simple steps that lend themselves to straightforward measurement, are easy to improve without invasive intervention or drastic lifestyle changes, and will pay dividends in increasing our overall health.

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Hi, I'm Matt Kaeberlein. I spent the first few decades of my career doing scientific research into the biology of aging, trying to understand the finer details of how humans age in order to facilitate translational interventions that promote healthspan and improve quality of life. Now I want to take some of that knowledge out of the lab and into the hands of people who can really use it.

On this channel I talk about all things aging and healthspan, from supplements and nutrition to the latest discoveries in longevity research. My goal is to lift the veil on the geroscience and longevity world and help you apply what we know to your own personal health trajectory. I care about quality science and will always be honest about what I don't know. I hope you'll find these videos helpful!