WHEALTHSPAN
Wealth, Health, and Lifespan, for curious minds, hosted by Prof. Scott Fulton. The program centers on topics that matter in our adult years with an appealing blend of subject matter experts, valuable insights, and inspiring life stories.
Scott teaches adults across the US through the Universities of Northwestern, Virginia, and Delaware and their ongoing commitment to aging well in America. He is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the past president of the National Aging in Place Council. Guests of the program come from interesting and diverse backgrounds, providing a variety of opportunities to explore opportunities and viewpoints.
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WHEALTHSPAN
3-Second Test That Predicts Healthspan Better than Biomarkers
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This series explores how you can reliably measure your healthspan based on research of over 700,000 subjects over 5 decades using simple functional tests across the 5 domains of physical and cognitive function.
In a study of 140,000+ people across 17 countries, researchers discovered this 3-second grip strength test predicted heart attack, stroke, and early death better than blood pressure measurements.
It subsequently was found to be the earliest predictor of healthspan.
What you'll learn:
- How to perform the standardized grip strength test at home
- Why grip strength reveals your entire body's aging process
- The connection between grip strength and sarcopenia (muscle loss)
- The neuromuscular connection—it's not simply muscle strength
- How to interpret your results using age-specific percentile charts
Your grip contains 34 muscles connected to your entire neuromuscular system. When grip strength declines, it signals that muscle mass, bone density, and nervous system function are all declining together.
🎯 Key Timestamps:
0:52 - How to perform the test properly
1:52 - Why grip predicts aging acceleration
4:44 - How to interpret your results with percentile charts
6:17 - What your score means for healthspan
📚 Complete functional healthspan 44 self-assessment framework: FUNCTION book available worldwide
Video: https://youtu.be/_JFGHkL-qE8
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Scott Fulton is a professor of healthspan and aging a three universities
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