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Almost all of us know someone in our lives who have heard the words, “I’m sorry, you have cancer.” As a physician, I’ve said those words to patients far too often. The most difficult discussions are when we have discovered cancer too late to treat it well. We have improved our ability to catch cancer with screening tests for lung, colon, prostate, cervical, and breast cancer. Unfortunately, most cancer deaths occur from cancers that do not have screening tests. Galleri aims to close that gap.
If you are waking up tired, snoring, feeling sleepy during the day, or wondering whether your sleep may be affecting your health, a sleep test can be an important first step. Many sleep tests can now be completed in your own home, making evaluation more convenient and comfortable.
Want to ensure your heart is ready for the long game? You are not alone. In this month's THE PULSE, Dr. Sarah MacGregor focuses on our newest LONGEVITY PLUS offerings related to Heart Health: Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) with Cleerly Plaque Analysis (CPA) and Precision Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) testing. CHD has been the leading cause of death in the United States for over a century.
When we think about staying healthy as we age, the heart, the joints, and the waistline tend to get most of the attention. The brain, the one organ we truly can't do without, often gets left out of the conversation.
That's a big part of why we've incorporated brain health into our LONGEVITY PLUS offerings. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at two tools, BrainKey and Creyos, and explore how each gives you a window into how your brain is functioning.
At Priority Physicians, one of our goals is to help patients move beyond reactive healthcare and toward a more proactive, personalized approach to longevity and wellness. While our standard membership has always focused on longevity, PRIORITY PLUS (https://priorityphysicianspc.com/longevityplusmovement) has additional offerings patients can consider and discuss with their physician. In addition to VO2 testing, cognitive function evaluation, and movement analysis, we are excited to begin offering advanced gut microbiome testing through Jona Health Services.
VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. Think of it as a measure of your cardiovascular engine: how efficiently your heart, lungs, and muscles work together under pressure. It's considered the gold standard measure of aerobic fitness, and the research linking it to long-term health is strong.
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