{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#197: How to Live Longer & Stronger: The Science of Early Disease Detection with Dr Steven Lu","description":"How to take charge of your health, build muscle, and prevent disease \u2014 for life. What if you could detect disease years before symptoms appear? \ud83d\udc40 In this powerful chat with longevity doctor and Everlab Co-Founder Dr Steven Lu, we uncover how early testing, data-driven prevention and lifestyle tweaks can help you live longer, stronger and healthier \u2013 without the overwhelm. From the rise of cancer in younger Aussies, to the secrets behind better sleep, stronger muscles and lower inflammation\u2026 this episode will completely change how you think about health \ud83d\udc9a     This episode is a must-listen if you care about your health now and for decades to come \ud83d\udc9a I\u2019m joined by one of Australia\u2019s most forward-thinking doctors, Dr Steven Lu \u2013 Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Everlab, a pioneering longevity and preventative health clinic changing how we think about medicine. In this chat, he shares what we can each do today to take control of our long-term health and longevity. \ud83d\udca1 In this episode, we chat about: \u2705 Steven\u2019s story \u2013 and why he left ICU to focus on preventative, data-driven healthcare. \u2705 The 5 biggest killers today (and how early testing can prevent most of them). \u2705 The unique, personalised tests used at Everlab to detect disease risk before symptoms appear. \u2705 The importance of individualised data, DEXA scans, and understanding your own health metrics like you would your bank balance. \u2705 The scary rise of cancer in younger Australians and why it\u2019s no longer just an \u201colder person\u2019s\u201d problem. \u2705 The environmental and lifestyle shifts are likely driving this increase. \u2705 The true causes behind poor sleep \u2013 and Steven\u2019s 3-2-1 method to finally get a good night\u2019s rest. \u2705 How your genes can affect sleep, bone density and muscle \u2013 and why \u201cwhat runs in the family\u201d might sometimes just be shared habits. \u2705 Why banking muscle early in life is one of the best investments for longevity (and how strength training can even help reverse diabetes). \u2705 Can more muscle really reduce your risk of Alzheimer\u2019s? Steven explains how it might. \u2705 The link between gut health, malabsorption and slow progress with muscle gain or body composition goals. \u2705 Visceral fat: why it increases for women around menopause and how inflammation, sleep and stress all play a role. \u2705 The power of whole foods, fibre and anti-inflammatory eating for reducing bowel cancer risk and supporting long-term health. \u2705 Why biohacking tools (like red light and saunas) are add-ons \u2013 not replacements \u2013 for the foundations of health.   You\u2019ll walk away feeling empowered, not fearful \u2014 ready to take charge of your own data, your habits, and your health future \ud83d\ude4c     Links Mentioned: Learn more about Dr Steven and his work at everlab.com.au Follow Everlab on Instagram: Click HERE Download my FREE eBook with Four 15 Minute Dinners: Click HERE Start your weight loss, gut-healing, and anti-inflammatory journey now with my 3 Week Body Reset Continue your journey and make it sustainable by figuring out YOUR own balance in the Health with Bec Tribe Click HERE for all of my favourite products I\u2019ve been talking about in recent episodes! Follow me on instagram: @health_with_bec Visit my website: Click HERE ","author_name":"Body Bites With Bec","author_url":"http:\/\/healthwithbec.com\/podcast","html":"