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Longevity Metrics

Bill Brandenburg, MD

Longevity is the ultimate expression of human health. This podcast is for those rare individuals that seek to optimize their long term health and performance. No false promises, empty claims, or sales funnels. Just evidenced based education and research about the science of aging, how to optimize longevity, diagnostics for measuring health (longevity metrics), lifestyle optimization, environment optimization, disease prevention, prediction, and management. If you want to move the needle on your

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All Episodes

24:49

Carotid Artery Ultrasound and Longevity

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2025/11/14

Carotid Artery Ultrasound and Longevity The opposite of longevity is death. If longevity is what we seek we must obsess about death, and those things that increase the risk of us dying. #1 Killer – Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer on the block claiming the lives of 1 in every 3 people worldwide. Almost 1 million people a year die from cardiovascular disease in the United States alone, often due to events like heart attacks and strokes. The main...

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Visual Acuity and Longevity

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2025/10/28

Visual Accuity and Longevity Happy Halloween everybody! Hope everybody is dressing up, My kids are being Spiderman, Boba Fett, and a black cat. I am going out as Darth Vader. If you are new to parenting, you are probably also realizing that candy is an alcohol equivalent for children and they literally become “drunk” after several pieces of concentrated sugar. Sorry Mormon church…..concentrated sugar is a drug. But enough about candy! Today on Full Scope, we are going to ...

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Longevity Metrics

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2025/10/23

Health and longevity are measurable, quantifiable, and malleable. The first step toward health optimization is awareness. Awareness starts with measuring. Because: “What gets measured gets managed” - Said by many, made famous by Peter Drucker (known for modern management theory) - This idea is why I moved from primary care to longevity medicine. More about this at the end. Welco...

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Your Longevity Report Card

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2025/08/15

Your Longevity Report Card Today on Full Scope, I want to talk to you about Longetrics comprehensive, longevity focused, health screening, Your Longevity Report Card. Full disclosure, this service is how I make a living. As such, all of the recommendations and ideas in this podcast contain an inherent conflict of interest. But, please understand, I have spent over 1-million dollars, tens of thousands of hours, and shouldered great risk to build this. Hopefully...

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Life Expectancy in the United States - Declining for...

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2025/07/28

There is a buzz about longevity. Many people feel that we are on the brink of a lifespan revolution. There is talk of making living to 100 the new norm. But the reality is just the opposite. So, I thought I should. The truth: Life expectancy is actually declining. Since its peak in 2014, the average lifespan in the United State has declined about 0.5 years. This may not sound like much. But considering the trend has been consistent and represents the average of a populati...

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Hype and Snake Oil in Longevity Medicine

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2025/07/02

The hype around longevity is huge in 2025. Money is pouring into the space. Longevity Start-ups are launching. Big claims are everywhere. But is all the hype justified? What can longevity medicine actually deliver now? Let's start with some quotes: Listen carefully. These come from leaders in the Longevity space. Do these quotes/claims sound true? Do you believe they are possible? Dave Asprey: “Im going to live to atleast 180 years” Mark Hyman: “Im 63 years old, but my b...

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Longevity Philosophy

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2025/05/29

Longevity Philosophy 5 Big Ideas That Will Deliver More Years NOW The longevity space is filled with empty claims! For example: - This supplement will extend your life (C15, spermidine, D3, fish oil, etc.) Truth: No supplement has ever been shown to extend human life in all comers (outside of a nutrient deficiency). If your Longevity provider has you on a supplement subscription for life extension…..you are being played. ...

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DEXA Scan

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2025/04/29

Today we are going over the basics of DEXA. This will help patients understand the test and what is being measured. It will also help clinical providers understand this test better. Let's dive in! The Basics DEXA stands for Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry - Xray machine used for analyzing body composition - Great at telling the difference between bone, fat, and lean tissue (mostly muscle) -...

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Muscle, Biological Gold, Part 2

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2025/02/19

Muscle is your bodies bank account. It is the currency of life. It is biological gold. Quote: “I lift weights, and I lift weights for 1 reason, to be strong” – Arnold Schwarzenegger Deadlifts Deadlift: Lifting a weight from the floor to hip level. We use this movement anytime we pick something up off the ground. Everyone should know this movement. Everyone should be able to deadlift their body weight, full stop (ideally much more) Max weight ever Deadlifted: V...

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Muscle, Biological Gold, Part 1

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2025/01/25

Quote: “In movement, there is life” – Aristotle“Genius starts with the abs Max” – The Grinch Muscle is your bodies bank account. It is the currency of life. It is biological gold. Why Do People Need Nursing Homes?As a hospitalist I frequently have to place people in nursing homes. I estimate that the reason why >90% cannot live at home anymore…….NOT ENOUGH STRENGTH. Think: needs help standing, needs help walking, unable to go up steps, unable to lift a dinner plate, etc. Addition...

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VO2 Max, Part 2

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2024/11/25

Quote: “The greatest wealth is health”- Virgil, Roman poet < 2000 years ago Higher VO2 Max = Much Lower Risk of Dying…….Get off your ass! Let's illustrate this point: ICU Patient68 year old man with diabetes type 2 presenting with weakness and shortness of breath found to have sepsis due to pneumonia. This man is critically ill with sepsis. His vitals:Heart Rate 150 (100% of estimated max heart rate: 220 – Age)Respiratory Rate 54 breaths per minutesSweating and looks exhaust...

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VO2 Max, Part 1

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2024/11/12

Title: VO2 Max, Part 1 This is just the 101 course: Quote: “If you don’t make time for exercise, you will probably have to make time for illness”- Robin Sharma, Attorney, Writer, Consultant What is VO2 MaxPerhaps the most important metric for longevity and health in 2024V=Volume (actually volume per unit time in this case)O2= oxygenVO2 = volume of oxygen that can be utilized per unit timeVO2 Max = the maximum volume of oxygen that can be utilized during maximal exertion Mo...

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Health Report Cards

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2024/10/20

Title: Health Report Cards Quote: “what gets measured gets managed”- unknown source When you measure something you become aware of it and can objectively manage it.Potential Pitfalls: The right things must be measured. Measurement must be accurate. What is a Report Card:- an evaluation of performance Benefits of Report Cards: - attempts to measure strength and weaknesses- allows for awareness of weaknesses (so they can be targeted and improved)- provides objectiv...

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Longevity Conferences (ARDD and Dublin Longevity)

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2024/10/06

Title: Longevity Conferences (ARDD and Dublin Longevity) Quote: “Its not what you know but who you know”Said by many across multiple cultures Today we review:The Aging Research and Drug Discovery Conference in Copenhagen, DenmarkThe Dublin Longevity Summit in Dublin, Ireland 3 Plugs- keep moving until you find your place and your people- go to places where you can be useful and contribute- try not to lose what makes you, you along the way. Hallmarks of Both Conferenc...

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The Longevity Physician

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2024/09/19

Quote: “The best physician is also a philosopher” – Galen (Claudius Galenus) Reflection is key! What can I do better and why am I doing it in the first place? Harness failures as the great teachers that they are and constantly improve. Why this person is important:Roman and Greek Physician, Surgeon, and Philosopher (129-216 AD, 87 years). Used anatomy based care (from observing the corpses of dead gladiators) and this allowed him to outperform his piers. Bags the Question...

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Why Longevity

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2024/09/06

Quote: “Death gives meaning to our lives. It gives importance and value to time. Time would become meaningless if there were too much of it”- Ray Kurzweil Too much time….. Why this person is important:Computer scientist, inventor, and futurist (one of the greatest of the modern era) What is Longevity- Dictionary – long existence or service- Medicine and Science – long duration of ind...

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4 Amazing Ways Ketamine Will Change Your Brain

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2023/12/18

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Longevity and Performance Program at Wonder Medicine

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2023/11/27

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4 Longevity Tips to make this Holiday Season Exceptional

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2023/11/20

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Lifestyle Medicine with Benjamin Franklin and Wonder...

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2023/11/06

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