Risk Assessment

  • How Often Should You Run a Longevity Panel?

    ByMike Nash

    Table of Contents Why Testing Frequency Matters for Longevity Factors That Should Influence Your Testing Schedule General Frequency Guidelines by Life Stage When More Frequent Testing Makes Sense What the Evidence Suggests References and Resources TL;DR: For most healthy adults, running a longevity panel once a year is a reasonable baseline. However, testing frequency should…

  • What Is Lipoprotein(a)?

    ByMike Nash

    Table of Contents What Is Lipoprotein(a)? Is Lipoprotein(a) a Risk Factor for Heart Disease? How Is Lipoprotein(a) Measured? Is Lipoprotein(a) Genetic or Modifiable? Managing High Lipoprotein(a) References and Resources Frequently Asked Questions TL;DR: Lipoprotein(a) — written as Lp(a) — is a genetically determined particle that raises cardiovascular risk independently of LDL cholesterol. Because lifestyle changes…