Longevity Now!

Dr. Pri chats with Grant Brewster, Co-Founder of Goodlabs about his journey from an unexpected diagnosis to finding a way to get free lab work for people while increasing blood donations. Goodlabs is an awesome story of creatively finding a win-win to make proactive care more accessible - enjoy!

Where to find Goodlabs:
https://goodlabs.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hellogoodlabs/
https://www.tiktok.com/@goodlabs3
https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodlabs-health/

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Migraines are very common impacting ~10% of the popluation, but many people are unaware that optimizing your health can help prevent them. Even more surprising is lifestyle factors and supplements are a key part of this optimization. Check out more details in our video.

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References:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Function_Health/comments/1qt7i1y/addons_for_migraines/<...

I test 5 LLMs to see which was the best at answering healthcare questions - Grok, ChatGPT, OpenEvidence, DoxGPT, and UptoDate. Watch the video to find out which were the best, and the worst.

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References:
Grok - https://grok.com/
ChatGPT - https://chatgpt.com/
OpenEvidence - https://www.openevidence.com/
UpToDate - https://www.uptodate...

Dr. Pri lays out how you measure your blood pressure easily at home to get accurate readings, what your targets should be, and how to best lower it naturally - no meds needed. The good news is this is easy, cheap, and readily available to everyone.

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References:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CCJIO1A8d6YJeyIb3fGGz_4...

Tired of hearing about statins? There's a cholesterol medication that has been out for over 20 years, has virtually zero side effects, and is taken by over 9 million people. Oh and it costs $3 / month. Tune in to learn more about Zetia and why it might be a good option for you

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References:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PeterAttia/comments/1...

In this episode I will talk about how to beat jet lag after a 14 hour time shift

Jet lag used to completely throw me off, but I conquered it returning from Australia and a 14 hour time shift. I missed no days of work, and got back on schedule right away.

This was not magic or willpower, it was a simple framework leveraging circadian rhythms, supplements, and a couple meds. In this video, I walk through the 4 steps anyone can use to eliminate jetlag - determining your style, testing what works, preparing for the trip, and...

In this episode Dr. Pri discusses why doctors are obsessed with cholesterol

There are four factors that cause cardiovascular disease - blood pressure, inflammation, insulin, and of course cholesterol. All of these mix in a "plaque" that fills up your artery, and if that plaque bursts then it can cause a blood clot that fills up the rest of the space and then you have a big problem = heart attack or stroke.

The first step in the process is injury to the artery wall, then the plaque starts growing, and when it's unstable it might...

In this episode Dr. Pri dives into the next steps after a positive coronary calcium scan.

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Timestamps
00:00 Understanding Coronary Calcium Scores
14:41 The Importance of Lifestyle and Exercise
20:38 Interpreting Health Metrics and Blood Work

References:
Our Coronary Calcium CT guide - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cbtHoxiFtM0heY1caCCRrdIclLYIghf2iA8Q6EAP3yY/e...

Cardio vs. strength training, Zinc to reduce common colds, and more
Longevity Live | January 14, 2026

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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Longevity Live
03:06 Exploring Exercise Regimens for Longevity
08:36 The Role of Zinc in Cold Recovery
14:47 Choosing the Right Gastroenterologist
18:27 AI in Healthcare: Early Detection of Cancer

References:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PeterAttia/comments/1qcz92s/cardio_vs_strength_training_tradeoff/<...

Consistency is the most impactful sleep habit, sugar is the top cause of liver failure, and quality longevity medicine for < >Longevity Live | October 11, 2025

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:10 Consistency is the most impactful sleep habit
7:30 Longevity Hotline - Sugar is the top cause of liver failure
17:40 Quality longevity medicine is < >

References:
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03148-8
https://www...

Focus on VO2 max over muscle mass, drink water to keep stress low, how to decipher counterintuitive health news and more

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:06 Longevity Hotline - How to balance VO2 max and muscle mass
12:45 How to decipher counterintuitive health claims
21:23 Make sure you are hydrating - for your mood!
24:00 Malaysian teenagers reach the semifinals of the XPRIZE healthspan with a cheap...

Dr. Pri answers the longevity hotline and discusses how to sequence Longevity changes especially when you are busy. He also explains how you can quickly determine if a scientific study's results apply to you. Then he look at some news this week, including a potential breakthrough treatment for the neurodegenerative disorder Huntington's disease.

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:16 Longevity Hotline - How to tackle Longevity when you...

Dr. Pri explains why cardiac imaging is the gold standard for risk assessment (not your blood cholesterol levels), explains how to read nutrition labels, discusses the future of tech and business in Longevity, and showcases another example of a healthy 90 year old who got there through habits (not genetics).

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:05 Hotline - how risk does elevated...

In this episode Dr. Pri notes why we can't find cause-effect from nutrition studies, notes that you CAN have a high VO2 max in your 70s and beyond, encourages you to strength train for Longevity, showcases the spread of Longevity into Australia, and talks about why biohacking is not necessary for living long and well. In this week's Longevity Hotline he helps a Reddit user think through how to further lower their cholesterol (while avoiding the potential negative impacts of high dose statins).

Timestamps
0:56 | A study on red meat showcases what you can take away from...

In the inaugural episode of Longevity Live, Dr. Priyank Sharma (Dr. Pri) answers a Reddit post asking for advice on cholesterol (to statin or not?) then dives into the latest in Longevity news including controversies around how much protein is too much, Starbucks adding protein to their drinks, an emerging Blue Zone in Finland driven by lifestyle, and more.

Timestamps
0:00 | Introduction to Longevity Live
2:00 | The Vita Veda practice website
2:15 | Responding to a Reddit question re: taking statins
15:50 | Muscle mass >> Strength
18:00 | Protein controversies
21:20 | A wearable for your toilet (microbiome test)
23:55 | Putin...

In the third episode of the Vita Veda Longevity Medicine Essentials Dr. Pri explains details the importance of strength, aerobic fitness, sleep, and stress for lifespan and health span and provides the specific metrics he assesses in his patients to optimize this important pillars of longevity.

Timestamps:
0:00 | Introduction
0:40 | Overview of the episode
1:55 | How traditional medicine thinks about quality of life and functionality
4:00 | Pillar 5 - Strength
11:20 | Pillar 6 - Aerobic fitness
16:30 | Pillar 7 - Sleep
19:58 | Pillar 8 - Stress
24:30 | Previewing the next episode and closing thoughts

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The second episode of the Vita Veda Longevity Medicine Essentials series Dr. Pri explains how a Longevity Medicine doctor starts with a patient's Longevity Goals and creates an action plan. He then dives into the process of setting Longevity Goals and begins to introduce the health areas that everyone needs to address, called the Pillars of Longevity.

Timestamps:
0:00 | Introduction
0:45 | An overview of the Longevity Medicine Essentials Series
1:45 | How to turn Longevity Medicine knowledge into action
3:30 | Setting your Longevity Goals
3:58 | The health areas that make up the pillars of Longevity Medicine
6:42 | Pillar 1...

In the first Vita Veda podcast Dr. P gives a quick introduction to himself and Vita Veda and then dives into the main topic - An overview of Longevity Medicine answering the core questions: What is Longevity Medicine? Why should you care about it? And How can you start? PLUS a Bonus at the end where we review a couple practical tips to help you right away.

We're excited to start bringing you educational content to keep healthy, happy, and age with grace.

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