Simon Hill on the 10 Must-Track Health Metrics for a Longer Life
What are the top ten “biomarkers” that can help you predict how long and healthy your life will be? And how can you track and improve these to increase your chances of a healthier, longer life?
In this episode, I chat with Simon Hill, a physiotherapist, nutrition scientist, podcaster, and author of The Proof is in the Plants. We discuss his "Living Proof Challenge," a 12-week program aimed at fostering habits that enhance both physical and mental health, lower the risk of chronic diseases, and help you live a longer life.
In this episode, you’ll learn . . .
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So, whether you're aiming to enhance your longevity, optimize your health, or deepen your understanding of the biomarkers that predict lifespan, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical tips.
Timestamps:
(4:20) What are the ten most important biomarkers for longevity and why do they matter?
(15:58) Are there other factors that influence fat distribution toward visceral fat?
(24:23) Does lack of sleep correlate with the accumulation of visceral fat?
(32:07) How important is cardiovascular health for longevity?
(44:18) Is it true that eating a significant amount of dietary fat can improve your hormonal profile?
(45:51) What practical steps can people take to slow cholesterol accumulation?
(48:14) The truth about seed oils
(50:45) Why is consuming large amounts of butter unhealthy?
(55:51) What is VO2 Max and why does it matter?
(01:00:09) How does strength training relate to VO2 Max?
(01:04:36) Why is blood pressure important for longevity?
(01:09:11) Should people measure APOB and VO2 Max?
(01:15:58) Where can people find you and your work?
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