Ep.162 How to Add 15 Healthy Years to Your Life: The Power of Data-Driven Healthcare

Asking for a Friend - Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in Midlife

What If Your Annual Physical Is Missing the Most Important Clues About Your Future Health?

In this episode of Asking for a Friend, I sit down with Dr. Dave DeMarco—primary care physician and owner of DexaFit Cincinnati—to uncover what most standard medical exams are failing to tell us, especially for adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Dr. DeMarco is reshaping the landscape of preventative healthcare by using advanced diagnostics to detect early warning signs of metabolic dysfunction, muscle loss, and other hidden health risks—long before they show up in traditional bloodwork or physicals.

We explore:

• Why DEXA scans are a game-changer for understanding body composition, especially visceral fat and lean muscle
• How muscle mass acts as your “401k for aging”—and why it’s critical to build and protect it now
• The role of VO2 max, metabolic rate testing, and continuous glucose monitoring in predicting long-term health and vitality
• What you need to know about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic—and how to use them without sacrificing muscle

Dr. DeMarco explains how the right data can help you delay or even avoid the “marginal decade”—those final 10 years marked by physical decline, mobility issues, and dependency—and instead create a longer, healthier, more vibrant life.

Whether you're trying to lose weight, maintain your independence, or outsmart a poor family health history, this conversation is packed with insights you can act on now.

Midlife isn’t too late—it’s the perfect time to take charge of your health.

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You can find Dr. Dave DeMarco and DexaFit Cincinnati at https://www.cincinnati.dexafit.com/

DexaFit locations are popping up all over the U.S. - go to https://www.dexafit.com/ for more information

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Personalized Healthcare (00:00:00)

2. Dr. DeMarco's Journey into Preventive Medicine (00:03:24)

3. The Gap in Traditional Primary Care (00:08:50)

4. Understanding DEXA Scans and Body Composition (00:15:54)

5. Breaking Down Body Metrics and Measurements (00:21:18)

6. Metabolic Testing and Nutritional Strategy (00:32:19)

7. Continuous Glucose Monitoring Insights (00:40:35)

8. Supplements for Muscle and Mitochondrial Health (00:46:27)

9. Lifestyle Changes for Longevity (00:53:10)

10. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps (00:58:37)