The Missing Manual for Men's Health and Longevity with Dr. Myles Spar

May 14, 2025

Dr. Myles Spar, a board-certified physician in internal and integrative medicine, provides valuable insights into men's health and longevity. He emphasizes the importance of seeking expert help for optimal performance and reveals the crucial health markers often missed by traditional tests. Chronic stress and its effects on brain function are discussed, alongside the vital connection between testosterone and muscle health. The conversation also explores proactive approaches to heart disease risk and the critical need for personalized health assessments.

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ADVICE

Get Help for Peak Performance

Every professional athlete has specialized coaches and trainers to optimize performance.
Getting expert help means you focus your time wisely and improve all health pillars holistically.

INSIGHT

Cortisol Harms Brain Health

Chronic high cortisol kills brain cells and lowers cognitive function.
Stress management techniques improve brain health and productivity.

ADVICE

Adopt Medicine 3.0 Approach

Medicine 3.0 focuses on prevention and personal participation in health.
Use measurable goals to track health and hold yourself accountable.

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"Every professional athlete I've worked with has specialists that help them. They have coaches, they have trainers. Getting a coach doesn't mean you're weak. It means that you know the best use of your time is not to do a deep dive in every single aspect of health and wellness." - Dr. Myles Spar

I brought on the perfect expert to help you understand and support the men in your life! Dr. Myles Spar delivers a masterclass in men's health by framing wellness through the lens of performance and winning, something that resonates deeply with men. He reveals why traditional medical tests miss crucial markers of disease risk, explains how chronic stress literally kills brain cells, and shares the Medicine 3.0 approach that focuses on prevention and measurable outcomes. We discuss why you need to look beyond standard cholesterol panels to truly assess heart attack risk, and explore how testosterone optimization coupled with proper training transformed my husband's body composition dramatically. This conversation gives you the operating manual you need to help the special men in your life prioritize their health before problems arise.

What you’ll learn:

Why getting expert help and taking a holistic approach to health is crucial for optimal performance
How chronic stress and high cortisol levels are toxic to the brain and reduce cognitive function
The important health markers that standard medical tests often miss, including LP(a) and inflammation indicators
Why looking at both soft plaque and calcified plaque is essential for accurate cardiovascular risk assessment
The transformative role of proper testosterone levels, muscle mass, and strength training for men's health
The Medicine 3.0 approach that focuses on prevention, participation, and measurable outcomes
How to frame health conversations with men to increase their engagement and motivation

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