Optimizing longevity isn’t just about adding years to the lifespan. It’s about maximizing the healthspan, the amount of time we live in good health, free from significant chronic disease or disability. The human body is rich with clues about what that healthspan might look like, many of them contained within biological markers, or biomarkers, that can be measured in blood, body fluids, or tissues. These markers serve as indicators of both normal biological function and disease processes, providing valuable insight into an individual’s health status. While that information is useful to anyone focused on achieving optimal health, it is of particular importance to women.

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