THE LONGEVITY EQUATION JOURNAL

The Longevity Equation Journal

A physician-led exploration of the biological systems that shape aging, performance, and long-term resilience — grounded in clinical practice and thoughtful analysis.

Anil Bajnath, MD · Institute for Human Optimization
Physician-Led Precision & Longevity Medicine
New entries published periodically. Explore by topic below.

Longevity equation journal

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail — And What Longevity Medicine in Maryland Does Differently

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail — And What Longevity Medicine in Maryland Does Differently

Institute for Human Optimization Team
Published on: 01/01/2026

Discover why traditional New Year’s resolutions rarely lead to real change—and how a precision, data-driven health strategy rooted in longevity medicine drives sustainable results. Start your long-term health journey with the Institute for Human Optimization in Maryland.

Institute InsightsLongevity ScienceHealth Optimization
IHHT (Intermittent Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Training): The Underrated Mitochondrial Biohack for Longevity

IHHT (Intermittent Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Training): The Underrated Mitochondrial Biohack for Longevity

Institute for Human Optimization Team
Published on: 19/12/2025

Discover how Intermittent Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Training (IHHT) targets mitochondrial health, redox balance, and longevity for executives—beyond standard oxygen therapy.

Institute InsightsClinical InsightsRegenerative Medicine + Advanced TherapiesBiological OptimizationLongevity ScienceHealth Optimization
VO₂ Max and Mortality: Why Aerobic Capacity Predicts Survival Better Than Cholesterol

VO₂ Max and Mortality: Why Aerobic Capacity Predicts Survival Better Than Cholesterol

Institute for Human Optimization Team
Published on: 16/12/2025

VO₂ max—a direct measure of aerobic capacity—is the strongest predictor of all-cause mortality in clinical research, surpassing cholesterol and other traditional biomarkers. This article explains the science behind VO₂ max as a survival indicator, highlights its practical superiority in risk assessment, and offers evidence-based strategies to improve aerobic capacity. Explore how VO₂ max testing, now available at IFHO, can form the cornerstone of your preventive health and longevity plan.

Institute InsightsCardiovascular HealthLongevity SciencePrecision MedicineHealth Optimization
Why Early Intervention Beats Late Diagnosis

Why Early Intervention Beats Late Diagnosis

Institute for Human Optimization Team
Published on: 15/12/2025

Discover why proactive, early intervention in health yields drastically better outcomes and costs than late diagnosis and treatment. Includes statistics and references on cardiovascular, cancer, metabolic, and neurodegenerative disease.

Institute InsightsClinical InsightsCardiometabolic HealthBrain HealthLongevity SciencePrecision MedicineHealth Optimization
Treating Risk, Not Disease

Treating Risk, Not Disease

Institute for Human Optimization Team
Published on: 15/12/2025

Explore how modern precision medicine uses actionable biomarkers like VO₂ max, ApoB, and Alzheimer’s indicators to treat risk—not just disease. High-level education for longevity-focused professionals.

Institute InsightsClinical InsightsLongevity SciencePrecision MedicineHealth Optimization
Medicine 2.0 vs Medicine 3.0: Why the Shift Matters Now

Medicine 2.0 vs Medicine 3.0: Why the Shift Matters Now

Institute for Human Optimization Team
Published on: 15/12/2025

Explore the critical shift from Medicine 2.0 to Medicine 3.0 as defined by Peter Attia. Discover how advanced diagnostics, healthspan optimization, and proactive, personalized medicine are transforming healthcare through the Medicine 3.0 model pioneered at the Institute for Human Optimization.

Institute InsightsClinical InsightsBiological OptimizationLongevity SciencePrecision MedicineHealth Optimization

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