Most of us want to age well, and are happy to take the supplements, wear the sleep ring and sit in the sauna in the pursuit of that.

But the things making us feel good, and allow us to pat ourselves on the back for being proactive about our health don’t actually tell us what’s really going on in our bodies.

In this episode of The Next Bit, Hannah McQueen confesses her fondness for collagen gummies to Brightly’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Manoj Patel and he gives her a reality check! “You could have the best skin in the world and still have a heart attack”.

Hannah asks Dr Patel about biomarkers - the measurable clues that give you a peek ‘under the hood’ of your health – why one blood test rarely tells the whole story and the difference between wellness habits and clinical risk.

Plus: can magnesium really increase your falls risk?

If you want to take a proactive approach to your health as you age - and focus on the things that really matter - this episode is for you.

Live well and independent for longer. Get your whole of person assessment at www.agebrightly.co.nz

The Next Bit Hosts are:

Hannah McQueen - Founder of Brightly

Mark Leishman - New Zealand TV and Radio Broadcaster

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