Wearables & Data
Oura Ring HRV Dropped After COVID Not Recovering
Your Oura Ring HRV dropped after COVID and hasn't recovered. A longevity physician explains what the numbers mean, when to worry, and what to do next.
Dr. Anand Patel, D.O.8 min read
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Metabolic Health
CGM High but Fasting Labs Normal Explained
Your CGM spikes into 140-160 mg/dL but fasting labs are normal. This is early insulin resistance. A longevity physician explains what your CGM data means.
Dr. Anand Patel, D.O.7 min read
Performance
VO2 Max Dropped After More Training? Here's Why
Your VO2 max dropped after more training. A longevity physician explains test variability, overtraining, and when to retest. Schedule a consult.
Dr. Anand Patel, D.O.6 min read
Hormones
High Testosterone Test Female 42 Tired PCOS
High testosterone test at 42 with PCOS but still exhausted? Learn why CLIA assays give false positives in women and which confirmatory tests to request.
Dr. Anand Patel, D.O.8 min read
Performance
Garmin VO2 Max 42 at 48 Years Old: Too Low?
Is a Garmin VO2 max of 42 at 48 years old too low? We analyze what this number means for masters athletes and how to improve it with zone 2 training.
Dr. Anand Patel, D.O.9 min read
Diagnostics
How Accurate Is DEXA Scan for Visceral Fat? Data & Limits
How accurate is DEXA scan for visceral fat? Studies show 0.85–0.95 correlation vs. CT, with 5–10% error. Learn what affects precision and when to use it.
Dr. Anand Patel, D.O.8 min read
Longevity Medicine
Find a Peter Attia-Style Doctor in Chicago Suburbs
Looking for a Peter Attia-style doctor in Chicago suburbs? Here's your vetted guide to Medicine 3.0 longevity physicians practicing locally.
Dr. Anand Patel, D.O.6 min read