About this episode

Matt Feret interviews Zach Dancel about the differences between functional medicine and traditional healthcare, focusing on personalized longevity care.

In this episode of The Matt Feret Show , Matt sits down with Zach Dancel , Chief Operating Officer of Nava Health and host of the Legacy and Longevity Podcast , to explore the growing role of functional medicine, longevity care, and personalized healthcare. They discuss how comprehensive lab testing, advanced diagnostics, hormone health, inflammation, nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle interventions can help adults in midlife and retirement improve their quality of life while reducing the risk of chronic disease. Zach explains the differences between traditional reactive healthcare and proactive functional medicine, shares the personal story that inspired Nava Health, and offers practical advice for anyone considering a more personalized approach to aging well. Whether you're interested in preventive healthcare, healthy aging, regenerative medicine, or simply want to better understand your health, this conversation provides a balanced look at what consumers should know before investing in longevity and wellness programs. The Matt Feret Show is about thriving in midlife, retirement, and beyond. Each week, Matt shares smart conversations on Medicare, Social Security, retirement…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Feret

Guest: Zach Dancel

Topics covered

• functional medicine
• traditional healthcare
• personalized healthcare
• longevity care
• healthy aging
• chronic disease prevention

Keywords

• functional medicine
• traditional healthcare
• longevity
• personalized care
• chronic disease
• health
• wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nava Health

Books & works: Legacy and Longevity Podcast

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