Welcome back to The Young Lab, where evidence-backed conversations on internal health, performative and regenerative aesthetics, and human optimization take center stage. In this episode, Dr. Young zooms out and looks at the “big picture” of longevity, breaking down the crucial difference between simply adding years to life (lifespan) and ensuring those years are vibrant, independent, and disease-free (healthspan).

Dr. Young unravels why our modern healthcare system has become so skilled at extending life, yet still struggles to preserve true quality of living. Dr. Young explains the foundational healthspan equation; what really determines how long someone stays well, drawing from the science of aging, the pillars of metabolic health, muscle, cardiorespiratory fitness, and more. Discover how powerful invisible factors like stress, mindset, and purpose show up in our biology, and why advanced therapies and regenerative aesthetics are only as effective as the foundations they’re built on.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to live not just longer, but better, this episode reframes aging as a process we can understand, measure, and influence. Stay tuned, this conversation promises to give you a practical framework to upgrade your own healthspan, one layer at a time.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Lifespan vs. Healthspan Progress"

05:07 "Prioritizing Healthspan Over Lifespan"

07:35 "Medicine's Evolution: Chronic Focus"

11:00 "Understanding the Healthspan Equation"

13:47 "Healthspan Scoring for Personalized Wellness"

18:52 "Simplifying Aging Science"

20:33 "Insulin Sensitivity and Metabolic Health"

24:24 "Metabolic Health: Key to Longevity"

26:53 "VO2 Max: Fitness and Longevity"

32:36 "Peptides: Healing and Recovery Signals"

34:12 "Foundations First, Tools Strategically"

37:02 "Regenerative Aesthetics: Repair, Not Hide"

41:13 Stress Directly Impacts Aging

45:41 "Stress, Recovery, and Longevity"

46:35 "Unpacking the Healthspan Equation"

Show Website - https://theyounglab.com/

Dr. Michael Young's Clinic - http://denverwellnessaesthetic.com/

Dr. Young's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michael.youngmd/

Media Partner - https://www.tophealth.care/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

Welcome back to The Young Lab, where we dive deep into the science of internal health performance and regenerative aesthetics through an evidence-based lens. In this episode, Dr. Young, who at 54, boasts a biological age that rivals someone in their early 30s, a fact that always leaves people in awe. He demystifies the difference between chronological and biological age, revealing how adaptable and responsive our bodies truly are. Dr. Young shares his personal journey, emphasizing the powerful impact of consistent daily choices, like nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mindset, over flashy supplements or quick-fix hacks.

From the benefits of a plant-based diet and the critical role of muscle and cardiovascular fitness, to the often-overlooked importance of sleep, recovery, and a positive mindset, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to change your health trajectory, Dr. Young challenges that belief with science-backed encouragement: aging isn’t something that just happens to us; it’s something we can actively participate in. This episode perfectly captures what The Young Lab is all about: real, inside-out human optimization, free from shortcuts and hype, and grounded in evidence. Join Dr. Young as he breaks down the building blocks of a healthier, more resilient life.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Understanding Different Measures of Aging"

05:40 "Longevity Is Daily Consistency"

08:51 "Plant-Based Nutrition and Longevity"

10:36 Muscle: The Organ of Longevity

13:18 "Exercise: Brain and Body Boost"

19:25 "Foundations First, Tools Support"

21:08 "Alignment Over Shortcuts in Health"

23:45 "Mindset Shapes Biology"

27:18 "Evidence-Based Human Optimization Explained"

Show Website - https://theyounglab.com/

Dr. Michael Young's Clinic - http://denverwellnessaesthetic.com/

Dr. Young's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michael.youngmd/

Media Partner - https://www.tophealth.care/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

Welcome to the debut episode of "The Young Lab," where science-backed strategies for internal health, performance, and regenerative aesthetics come together in one powerful conversation. This episode features renowned physician Dr. Young, who shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped his philosophy around longevity, vitality, and aging from the inside out.

You'll hear about Dr. Young's eye-opening medical mission in Ghana, the lessons learned in a cadaver lab, and the profound loss of his father during COVID, moments that sparked his transition from traditional medicine to a holistic, prevention-focused practice. The episode explores why longevity isn’t just about lifespan but about health span, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle choices, metabolic strength, and the link between how we feel inside and how we look outside.

Throughout the heartfelt conversation, Dr. Young introduces the three pillars of The Young Lab approach, internal longevity, performance, and regenerative aesthetics, and explains how evidence, rather than ideology, should drive lasting health transformations. Whether you’re new to the journey or looking to optimize your own health, this episode sets the foundation for a transformative season ahead, filled with honest stories, practical insights, and actionable steps to help you become stronger, sharper, and younger, starting from the inside out.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Connecting Longevity, Performance, Aesthetics"

05:47 "Cadaver Lab and McDonald's Card"

07:53 "Choices and Health Awareness"

12:10 "Shaped by Loss, Driven Prevention"

14:58 "Redefining Healthcare Through Partnership"

17:20 "Inside-Out Health Optimization"

22:21 Personalized Health Over Ideologies

24:35 "Embodiment Builds Credibility"

28:12 "Muscle: The Longevity Engine"

30:21 "Health, Longevity, and Aging Confidently"

33:17 "Excited for Next Episode"

Show Website - https://theyounglab.com/

Dr. Michael Young's Clinic - http://denverwellnessaesthetic.com/

Dr. Young's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michael.youngmd/

Media Partner - https://www.tophealth.care/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

The Young Lab is where Dr. Michael Young breaks down the science of longevity, performance, and regenerative aesthetics. Each episode gives you practical, evidence-based tools to stay strong, look your best, and extend the years that feel good. No hype. No fear. Just real, tested strategies for modern health.

Show Website - https://theyounglab.com/

Dr. Michael Young's Clinic - http://denverwellnessaesthetic.com/

Dr. Young's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michael.youngmd/

Media Partner - https://www.tophealth.care/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”