The Healthspan Podcast

Longevity Tests Traditional Healthcare Doesn’t Do


Listen Later

In this episode of the HealthspanMD podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, board-certified cardiologist and founder of HealthspanMD, breaks down the 10 essential longevity tests you're likely missing, but shouldn’t be. From understanding the importance of tests like lipoprotein (a), fasting insulin, and hemoglobin A1C, to the impact of fitness and muscle mass on long-term health, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE provides actionable insights on how these tests can help you stay healthy and live longer. Whether you're curious about your metabolic health or want to avoid common pitfalls of standard medical tests, this episode will equip you with the tools and knowledge to take control of your longevity. 

Key Timestamps: 

  • [00:00] Introduction and the importance of longevity-focused testing 
    • [02:01] Test 1: Lipoprotein (a) – The genetic cholesterol variant 
      • [04:15] Test 2 & 3: Fasting insulin and hemoglobin A1C – Key indicators of insulin resistance 
        • [08:48] Test 4: Uric acid – Its role in metabolic health and cardiovascular risk 
          • [11:01] Test 5: Arterial imaging – Understanding your artery health through CT calcium score and ultrasound 
            • [13:17] Test 6: Hormone health – Why hormone balance is critical for longevity 
              • [15:38] Test 7 & 8: Muscle mass and visceral fat – The impact of body composition on long-term health 
                • [20:06] Test 9: Fitness – The strongest predictor of longevity 
                  • [22:29] Test 10: Resting metabolic rate – Understanding how your body burns calories 
                  • Diagnosed with a High Coronary Artery Calcium Score and unsure about what to do next? Get Dr. Hursts Free Guide – A Preventive Cardiologists Framework for Treating High Coronary Artery Calcium – Download today by going to HealthspanMD.com/CACS 
                     

                    This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.

                    For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit HealthspanMD.com or call 480-847-2575. 

                    Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube 

                    This show is produced by Mathew Blades and Integrity Media Solutions llc 

                    ...more
                    View all episodesView all episodes
                    Download on the App Store

                    The Healthspan PodcastBy HealthspanMD

                    • 5
                    • 5
                    • 5
                    • 5
                    • 5

                    5

                    16 ratings


                    More shows like The Healthspan Podcast

                    View all
                    Travel with Rick Steves by Rick Steves

                    Travel with Rick Steves

                    173 Listeners

                    The Rich Roll Podcast by Rich Roll

                    The Rich Roll Podcast

                    11,790 Listeners

                    FoundMyFitness by Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

                    FoundMyFitness

                    5,299 Listeners

                    Get Your Life Back in Rhythm by Dr. John Day

                    Get Your Life Back in Rhythm

                    71 Listeners

                    Hidden Brain by Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

                    Hidden Brain

                    43,483 Listeners

                    Heavy Lies the Helmet by Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, & Dr. Amanda Humphries

                    Heavy Lies the Helmet

                    257 Listeners

                    Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina by Vanessa Spina

                    Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

                    778 Listeners

                    The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

                    The Dr. Hyman Show

                    9,362 Listeners

                    The Peter Attia Drive by Peter Attia, MD

                    The Peter Attia Drive

                    7,928 Listeners

                    Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition by Dr. Jockers

                    Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

                    749 Listeners

                    The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann by Elizabeth McGann

                    The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann

                    38 Listeners

                    Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

                    Huberman Lab

                    28,304 Listeners

                    The Dr. Tyna Show by Dr. Tyna Moore

                    The Dr. Tyna Show

                    1,616 Listeners

                    All Things Afib by Armin Kiankhooy, MD

                    All Things Afib

                    23 Listeners

                    The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

                    The Mel Robbins Podcast

                    20,494 Listeners