by Ezra Angier | Mar 15, 2024 | Fitness Lifestyle, Health and Fitness Testing, Health and Longevity, Science
As life expectancy increases, many of us are living longer – but are we living healthier? There are over 11 million people in the UK aged 65 and over – 19% of the overall population. As the average age of the population increases, it’s never been more important to...
by Owen H | May 14, 2023 | Blood testing, Body Composition and Metabolism, Bone health, DEXA, Fitness Lifestyle, Fitness Science, Health and Longevity, Nutritional Science, Science, Uncategorized
In his groundbreaking book, “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity”, Dr. Peter Attia takes a deep dive into the science and art behind living a longer, healthier life. Drawing from a wide range of sources, Attia discusses the importance of not only...
by Owen H | Feb 4, 2023 | Blood testing, Health and Longevity, Nutritional Science
The HbA1c blood test is a measure used to diagnose diabetes. However, even at pre-diabetic levels and below, there’s a lot that the HbA1c can tell us about our body’s ability to use carbohydrates and sugars. In this article, we’ll take a look at what...
by Owen H | Oct 8, 2022 | Fitness Lifestyle, Fitness Science, Science
The benefits of exercise are hardly a secret. From losing weight to lowering blood pressure and reducing stress, the positive effects of working out are well-known. However, what many people don’t realise is just how significant of an impact exercise can have on our...
by Owen H | Jul 16, 2022 | Body Composition and Metabolism, DEXA, Fitness Lifestyle, Fitness Science, Science
Understanding your DEXA Body Scan Report: Body Composition and Bone Density Results One of the core tests that we do at My Vital Metrics is the DEXA Scan – sometimes called just DXA. We’ve written a lot about this one test since it’s at the very centre of...
by Owen H | May 13, 2022 | Body Composition and Metabolism, Fitness Lifestyle, Fitness Science, Nutritional Science, Science
Choosing the Right Body Composition Goal for You It’s the age-old fitness question: can you build muscle and lose fat at the same time? Here at My Vital Metrics, one of the first things we will do when you come in for a fitness assessment depending on your...