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This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with two members of the WHOOP Medical Advisory Board and experts on longevity and functional medicine, Dr. Robin Berzin and Dr. Dan Henderson. Dr. Holmes, Dr. Berzin, and Dr. Henderson discuss how the new WHOOP Advanced Labs feature can be a game changer for the future of personalized medicine. The panel unpacks what longevity really means and how to maximize healthspan. Dr. Berzin uses her experience in functional medicine to outline root-cause illness, while Dr. Henderson offers insight on data-driven prevention, lab testing and how behavior change impacts your overall health. The panel dives into the empowerment members will gain from biometric tracking in providing the tools for data collection, self-understanding, and implementing habits to proactively control their health.

From insulin sensitivity and metabolic health to inflammation, hormones, and the power building muscle mass, this episode explores the biomarkers that matter most for long-term vitality.

(00:00) Introductions: The WHOOP Medical Advisory Board Panel

(00:55) What Does “Longevity” Really Mean?

(03:00) Biomarkers: The 65 Important Metrics Measured with Advanced Labs

(04:42) Understanding The Biomarkers That Matter Most

(11:34) Insulin and Glucose: Mastering Your Metabolism

(15:28) Women's Health and Hormones: What Biomarkers Matter?

(23:26) Behavior Change and Motivation: How To Implement Lifestyle Changes

(31:54) What Is Root Cause Medicine?

(34:23) Benefits of Functional Medicine

(36:17) Looking At Your Body as An Ecosystem

(37:12) Navigating Challenges in the Healthcare System

(38:32) Empowering Self-Experimentation