Welcome to The Connected Physician, where healthcare professionals and innovators converge to explore groundbreaking insights in patient care, wellness, and medical advancements. In this episode, the host welcomes Desmond Ebanks, an experienced internal medicine physician from Connecticut, to discuss the transformative field of longevity medicine and its potential to revolutionize patient health.

In this episode, Dr. Ebanks and the host dive into:

• The Essence of Longevity Medicine: Discover how Dr. Ebanks approaches health by addressing the body's physiology rather than solely treating symptoms, allowing patients to enhance their health span by proactively mitigating potential health risks.
• Understanding Aging Hallmarks: Dr. Ebanks breaks down the concept of aging hallmarks, like telomere length, and how markers of biological aging can guide personalized treatments to prevent age-related diseases.
• Breakthrough Treatments in Longevity: Learn about GLP-1 medications, initially for diabetes, now showing promise in improving cognitive, cardiac, and kidney health, and the critical role of advanced lab testing in tailoring health strategies.
• Tackling Insulin Resistance Early: Dr. Ebanks shares his focus on early indicators of type 2 diabetes, emphasizing how insulin level monitoring provides patients with a valuable window to manage their metabolic health proactively.
• AI’s Role in Expanding Longevity Medicine: The conversation explores the potential of AI to enhance accessibility and precision in longevity care by enabling comprehensive diagnostics and personalized treatment plans at scale.
• Essential Health Habits for Longevity: From the importance of restorative sleep to diet and exercise, Dr. Ebanks highlights key lifestyle habits that lay the foundation for long-term health.

Links and Resources:

• Desmond Ebanks, MD

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