Updated September 26, 2026 with a new study of 1.3 million adults in England on undetected high blood pressure. I’ve got stage 1 hypertension. Nothing dramatic — no dizzy spells, no chest tightness — just that quiet number on the monitor that’s a little higher than it should be. My mom had it too, most
Over the last year, I have been reading and watching a lot of health and fitness-related content with a focus on longevity. Peter Attia’s “Medicine 3.0” particularly resonated with me since it focuses on proactive detection and optimization of health and fitness. This is a stark contrast to the largely reactive medical approach prevalent today,
Black Friday is traditionally the best time to buy home gym or fitness gear. Many manufacturers have sales with significant discounts. I used this to stock my home gym with gear that is joint friendly. Sites to watch: Get the next one in your inbox I write about longevity, training, and preventive health weekly —
After starting GLP-1s, I knew I had to work out to avoid losing muscle mass and to help with general fitness. Alas, I had never really worked out… ever. So, I started slowly and bought an indoor bike. This seemed like a good choice as I hate running (I blame a bum knee!) and I
November 2024 Once my PCP prescribed Zepbound, the challenge began: convincing insurance to pay for it or getting it filled while paying myself. For background, I work for a large company and think I have pretty decent health insurance (administered by United Healthcare). My pharmacy called me to tell me that the insurance rejected the
October 2024 I had avoided getting a physical for years because I felt guilty and was tired of doctors telling me “you could lose some weight”. I know this is a stupid attitude and I am embarrassed about it — however, alas I suspect this is a pretty common pattern with middle-aged, overweight men. My
Calibre Biometrics have promised a revolutionary at home sensor that reaches lab-level accuracy for VO2max and RMR test. It finally arrived. Here is the unboxing video. It’s much smaller than I thought. I will post VO2max and RMR test videos as soon as it’s charged! Get the next one in your inbox I write about
If you’ve ever wondered what truly separates elite athletes from recreational exercisers, or why some people seem to breeze through workouts while others struggle, the answer often lies in a single metric: VO2 max. This measurement represents the pinnacle of your cardiovascular fitness and serves as one of the most powerful predictors of both athletic
Get the next one in your inbox I write about longevity, training, and preventive health weekly — without the guru worship. Free, no spam, unsubscribe whenever. About Gunnar Gunnar is 53. He lost about 170 pounds, trains in a garage gym, and writes DadStrengthDaily from personal experience, citing primary sources where he can. He also
Here’s a question: when’s the last time you had a real conversation with a friend? Not the “how about those Cowboys” bullshit at your kid’s game or the polite catch-up at some work thing. An actual conversation where you talked about what’s really going on. If you’re drawing a blank, you’re not alone. Which is
