I explored why the habits that extend life—like walking and exercise—often fail to show up in blood test results. Here’s what I found:
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Big Impact, Small Biomarker Change: Walking 12,000 steps daily can add up to 10 years to your life, yet it barely impacts standard blood tests.
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Proven Habits: Combined, regular aerobic exercise, HIIT, and strength training add up to 24 years to your lifespan, despite minimal effect on biomarkers.
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Glucose Reality: Mortality risk stays flat between 75-100 mg/dL, making glucose optimization less meaningful than we think.
The takeaway? Focus on consistent, life-extending habits rather than chasing perfect bloodwork.
Read more about why habits matter most: https://www.unaging....nd-biomarkers/