This episode is for you if you want to age better than your parents and live healthier at any age! Our guest is Dr. Anand Patel, a Chicago-based longevity physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Lv8 Health (pronounced Elevate Health). Lv8 is an innovative clinic that prioritizes proactive, personalized, and preventative care, helping patients extend healthspan and optimize long-term wellness.
Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Patel became frustrated with a system that focused on “sick-care” instead of true wellness. After witnessing burnout among colleagues and the limitations of traditional healthcare, he founded Lv8 Health to provide patients with a longevity-focused approach to living stronger, longer.
We learn:
--Why today’s healthcare system prioritizes sick care over true wellness
--How advanced testing provides deeper insights into heart health
--The role of statins in preventing heart disease and why understanding cholesterol is key
--Why metabolic health is especially important for women over 40
--How personalized nutrition plans can significantly impact long-term health outcomes
--The power of wearables and health metrics for smarter health decisions
--Innovative new cancer detection methods on the horizon
--Why balance exercises are crucial as we age
Connect with Dr. Patel:
https://elev8.health/online-programs/
https://www.instagram.com/dranandpat84/
https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast
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