Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, board-certified family physician, bestselling author, and founder of LifeSpanMD partner practice Strong Medical, recently joined *Fox & Friends* to discuss a concern that affects millions of men and women: hair loss.
For decades, body mass index has served as one of the most common ways to evaluate health. It’s quick, inexpensive, and easy to calculate.
Most people judge fitness by what they can see. Body weight, muscle definition, or the number of days they exercise each week often become the benchmarks for progress.
Heart disease rarely develops overnight. It progresses gradually over many years, often without causing symptoms until significant damage has already occurred.
For decades, weight has been one of the most common ways to measure health.
Many patients enter longevity medicine expecting a more advanced version of a traditional annual physical. More testing. More data. Longer appointments. The experience is deeper than that.
NAD+ is a coenzyme naturally present in the body. Levels tend to decline with age, particularly under chronic stress, metabolic dysfunction, poor sleep, and systemic inflammation. This decline has led researchers to explore whether supporting NAD+ pathways may influence cellular resilience and aging-related function.
Advanced imaging has transformed modern medicine. MRI, CT scanning, coronary calcium scoring, and body composition analysis now provide extraordinary visibility into the body long before symptoms appear.
Lifespan refers to duration. Healthspan refers to function. It reflects how long the body and mind remain capable, resilient, and independent. Strength. Cognitive clarity. Mobility. Energy. The ability to engage fully in life without significant decline.
“Fine” is one of the most common descriptions patients use when asked about their health. No major complaints. No urgent concerns.
