Healthspan and Retirement Planning for Longevity with Dr. Snider: Q&A #2628
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The episode features a Q&A with Dr. Phillip Snider discussing healthspan, longevity, and retirement planning.
Jim and Chris welcome back returning guest Dr. Phillip Snider for a Q&A episode that plays a little differently than usual. Listener emails open a broader discussion of healthspan and lifespan, (including how wealth, genetics, and lifestyle factors shape longevity), retirement planning for longevity, and Dr. Snider’s recommendation for additional tests to help assess your health risks. (5:15) — George cautions that median longevity statistics are heavily influenced by wealth, genetics, and individual behavior, and shares CDC data showing life expectancy rises significantly once someone reaches age 65. (29:45) — A listener asks Dr. Snider to discuss the value of the cardiac calcium score in assessing longevity. She also asks about the science behind statins, including their effect on plaque stability and a possible link to reduced dementia risk. Show Notes: Dr. Snider’s list of recommended tests: CAC test ( coronary artery calcium,) or heart scan – a noninvasive, low-dose CT scan that measures calcified plaque in your arteries to predict future heart attack risk. hsCRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) – measures inflammation in the body related to…
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