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What Does It Really Mean to Age With Agency? with Dr. Arshad Hack (Part 1)

Allison Arruda Episode 238

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I’m so excited to bring this conversation to Inspire + Move! In part one of this two-part conversation., I’m joined by Dr. Arshad of LiifeHack Longevity to talk about what it can look like to take a more proactive, personalized approach to our health. After Matt and I went through the LiifeHack experience ourselves, I knew I wanted to dive deeper into the data, testing and insights that can help us better understand what is happening inside our bodies.

We talk about the difference between simply living longer and actually extending the number of years we feel strong, capable and healthy. From preventative testing and biomarkers to body composition, recovery and knowing when more isn’t always better, this conversation is such an interesting look at what it means to truly “age with agency.”

Tune in to hear more about:

• Creating LiifeHack Longevity and the gaps between traditional reactive healthcare and a more preventative approach.
• The difference between lifespan and health span, and what it means to “age with agency.”
• Valuable health markers and testing that can help give us a more complete picture of what is happening in our bodies.
• Why body composition, including muscle mass, bone density and visceral fat, can tell us so much more than simply focusing on the number on the scale.
• The importance of recovery for high achievers, and why constantly doing more with our training isn’t always the answer.

One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is that knowledge gives us the opportunity to make more intentional choices. It’s about understanding our own bodies, creating strong foundations and making small, meaningful changes that support how we want to feel now and for years to come.

This is only part one of my conversation with Dr. Arshad, so stay tuned for part two as we continue diving into longevity, health optimization and what it can look like to take greater ownership of our health!

Dr. Hack’s Links
Instagram: @liifehacklongevity
Website: https://liifehack.com/
LiifeHack’s Link Tree 
Location: 3170 Harvester Rd Unit 100, Burlington
Phone: 905-333-3373

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