Biomarkers

Understand the key biomarkers that reveal how your body is functioning, from hormone levels and inflammation markers to metabolic indicators. Tracking these critical health metrics helps you make informed decisions about training, nutrition, and overall optimization.

Athlete biomarker testing for longevity: The lab numbers that keep men performing longer

Athlete biomarker testing for longevity: The lab numbers that keep men performing longer

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 19, 2026 · 12 min read

For longevity-focused men who train, repeating key labs, especially HbA1c (a three month average of blood sugar) and ApoB (the number of atherogenic particles that can enter artery walls), can reveal early metabolic drift and cardiovascular risk before performance drops or disease shows up. Pair those with iron, inflammation, and hormone and recovery markers to ...

BRI vs BMI for longevity: Why your waist may matter more than your weight

BRI vs BMI for longevity: Why your waist may matter more than your weight

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 15, 2026 · 13 min read

BRI likely predicts longevity risk better than BMI for many men because it reflects abdominal fat distribution, not just weight for height. If your BMI is “fine” but your waistline is climbing, BRI can be the reality check that pushes you toward the right labs and the right plan. “For men, the big miss with ...

Ultrahuman ring vs Oura: Which smart ring is worth it for men’s sleep and recovery?

Ultrahuman ring vs Oura: Which smart ring is worth it for men’s sleep and recovery?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Jan 09, 2026 · 12 min read

Neither Ultrahuman Ring Air nor Oura is a clear clinical winner for men’s sleep and recovery; the best choice is the ring you will wear nightly and use to change habits. Oura is typically cheaper upfront, Ultrahuman often costs more upfront, and both are trend trackers—not diagnostic tools. “A smart ring can’t diagnose you, but ...

What is biohacking? A doctor’s guide for men who want measurable health gains

What is biohacking? A doctor’s guide for men who want measurable health gains

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 03, 2026 · 11 min read

Biohacking is the practice of using science, self tracking, and targeted lifestyle changes to improve healthspan and lifespan. For men, the best biohacking focuses on sleep, body composition, cardiometabolic health, stress hormones, and lab guided decisions you can actually sustain. “The best biohacking is not extreme. It is repeatable. If you can measure it, recover ...

Is a midlife crisis in men real? What midlife crisis men can do next

Is a midlife crisis in men real? What midlife crisis men can do next

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD avatar
Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 31, 2025 · 10 min read

A midlife crisis in men is not an official medical diagnosis, but the stress, mood shifts, and health changes many men feel in their 40s and 50s can be very real and very disruptive. The good news is that the “crisis” phase is often a signal to reassess sleep, hormones, purpose, and relationships, then rebuild ...

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