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Carotid Artery Ultrasound and Longevity
The opposite of longevity is death. If longevity is what we seek we must obsess about death, and those things that increase the risk of us dying. #1 Killer – Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer on the block claiming the lives of 1 in every 3 people worldwide. Almost 1 million people a year die from cardiovascular disease in the United States alone, often due to events like heart attacks and strokes. The main cause of cardiovascular disease is
William Brandenburg, MD
Nov 149 min read


Visual Acuity and Longevity
Happy Halloween everybody! Hope everybody is dressing up, My kids are being Spiderman, Boba Fett, and a black cat. I am going out as Darth Vader. If you are new to parenting, you are probably also realizing that candy is an alcohol equivalent for children and they literally become “drunk” after several pieces of concentrated sugar. Sorry Mormon church…..concentrated sugar is a drug. But enough about candy! Today on Full Scope, we are going to talk about a very important Lon
William Brandenburg, MD
Oct 286 min read


Longevity Metrics
Health and longevity are measurable, quantifiable, and malleable. The first step toward health optimization is awareness. Awareness starts with measuring. Because: “What gets measured gets managed” - Said by many, made famous by Peter Drucker (known for modern management theory) - This idea is why I moved from primary care to longevity medicine. More about this at the end. Welcome to Season 6 of Full Scope! This season is all about how to measure
William Brandenburg, MD
Oct 234 min read


Your Longevity Report Card
Today, I want to talk to you about Longetrics comprehensive, longevity focused, health screening, Your Longevity Report Card. Full...
William Brandenburg, MD
Aug 1510 min read


Life Expectancy in the United States - Declining for more than a Decade
There is a buzz about longevity. Many people feel that we are on the brink of a lifespan revolution. There is talk of making living to...
William Brandenburg, MD
Jul 285 min read


Hype and Snake Oil in Longevity Medicine
The hype around longevity is huge in 2025. Money is pouring into the space. Longevity Start-ups are launching. Big claims are everywhere....
William Brandenburg, MD
Jul 211 min read


Longevity Philosophy
5 Big Ideas That Will Deliver More Years NOW The longevity space is filled with empty claims! For example: - This...
William Brandenburg, MD
May 295 min read


Muscle, Biological Gold, Part 2
Muscle is your bodies bank account. It is the currency of life. It is biological gold. Quote : “I lift weights, and I lift weights for...
William Brandenburg, MD
Feb 195 min read


Muscle, Biological Gold, Part 1
Quote: “In movement, there is life” – Aristotle “Genius starts with the abs Max” – The Grinch Muscle is your bodies bank account. It is...
William Brandenburg, MD
Jan 257 min read


VO2 Max, Part 2
Quote: “The greatest wealth is health” - Virgil, Roman poet < 2000 years ago Higher VO2 Max = Much Lower Risk of Dying …….Get off your...
William Brandenburg, MD
Dec 14, 20245 min read


VO2 Max, Part 1
This is just the 101 course : Quote: “If you don’t make time for exercise, you will probably have to make time for illness” - Robin...
William Brandenburg, MD
Nov 12, 20245 min read


Health Report Cards
Quote: “what gets measured gets managed” - unknown source When you measure something you become aware of it and can objectively manage...
William Brandenburg, MD
Oct 19, 20244 min read


Longevity Conferences (ARDD and Dublin Longevity)
Quote: “Its not what you know but who you know” Said by many across multiple cultures Today we review: The Aging Research and Drug...
William Brandenburg, MD
Oct 1, 20243 min read


The Longevity Physician
Quote: “The best physician is also a philosopher” – Galen (Claudius Galenus) Reflection is key! What can I do better and why am I doing...
William Brandenburg, MD
Sep 19, 20245 min read


Why Longevity
Quote: “Death gives meaning to our lives. It gives importance and value to time. Time would become meaningless if there were too much of...
William Brandenburg, MD
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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