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Dr. Melinda Ring discusses the realities of longevity medicine with Dr. Myles Spar, focusing on effective health strategies amidst the hype.

Longevity medicine is having a moment—but what actually works? In this episode of "Next Level Health," Dr. Melinda Ring sits down with Dr. Myles Spar to cut through the hype around peptides, wearables, and "biohacking," and focus on what truly improves healthspan. From personalized data to foundational habits, this conversation brings clarity to a rapidly evolving space. https://youtu.be/c_q601V1whc 00:00 – The Problem with Longevity Influencers TikTok trends, unverified "experts," and the dangers of self-experimentation 00:00:57 – What Is Longevity Medicine, Really? Why the field is booming—and what's driving the hype 00:02:29 – Why This Moment Feels Different From integrative medicine to mainstream understanding 00:05:29 – Longevity vs. Anti-Aging vs. Biohacking Why language—and intention—matters 00:08:36 – Why Health Advice Feels So Confusing Zone 2 vs. HIIT, keto vs. balance—what actually works? 00:11:20 – Wearables, Data & Health Anxiety When tracking helps—and when it backfires 00:15:55 – Are Advanced Tests Worth It? Biomarkers, personalization, and the need for interpretation 00:20:13 – The "Big Five" That Actually Drive Longevity Why sleep, nutrition, movement, brain…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Melinda Ring

Guest: Dr. Myles Spar

Topics covered

• longevity medicine
• peptides
• biohacking
• personalized health
• wearables
• healthspan

Keywords

• longevity
• healthspan
• peptides
• biohacking
• wearables
• personalized data
• integrative medicine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Osher Center for Integrative Health, Northwestern University

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