Comparisons & Alternatives

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Comparisons & Alternatives / Cancer Screening & Early Detection

Full Body MRI vs CT Scan: Radiation, Accuracy & Costs

You want a complete picture of your health. To be checked from head to toe. The idea is understandable, and eventually, almost everyone asks themselves: MRI or CT? Especially when considering a…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·28 July 2026

Blood vials in the YEARS Clinic in Berlin

Cancer Screening & Early Detection / Comparisons & Alternatives

Galleri Test Alternatives: Multi-Cancer Blood Tests | YEARS

A single blood test to detect over 50 types of cancer, years before symptoms appear—that is the promise of the Galleri test. While the name frequently appears in the media, the test remains far from…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·13 July 2026

Comparisons & Alternatives / Biomarkers & Lab Values

NAD+ Supplement: Evidence, Effects & What to Measure | YEARS

NAD+ is ubiquitous. In longevity forums, the daily routines of tech CEOs, and the aisles of supplement providers, the molecule is touted as a key to cellular energy, repair, and a healthier life…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·19 June 2026

Comparisons & Alternatives / Check-ups & Diagnostics

Longevity Clinic Berlin: YEARS vs. Meoclinic Compared

If you are looking for a serious health check-up or a dedicated longevity clinic in Berlin, you will eventually come across two prominent names: YEARS and Meoclinic. Both clinics are located in…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·19 June 2026

Check-ups & Diagnostics / Comparisons & Alternatives

Helios Clinic vs YEARS: Which Health Check is Right for You?

You are facing a decision regarding your health: visiting a Helios Clinic for a preventive check-up or choosing YEARS for specialized preventive diagnostics. If you are typing both names into a…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·19 June 2026

Biomarkers & Lab Values / Comparisons & Alternatives

NAD+ Supplements: Evidence, NMN vs NR & What to Measure

NAD+ is everywhere. From longevity forums and tech CEO endorsements to supplement aisles, it is touted as a key molecule for energy, cellular repair, and a longer, healthier life. The promises are…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·15 June 2026

Comparisons & Alternatives / Biomarkers & Lab Values

Garmin VO2max Accuracy: Smartwatch Estimate vs. Lab Test | YEARS

Your Garmin watch shows you a VO2max score after every run. A score of 45. Yesterday it was 44. A week ago, 46. You track this trend, celebrating the increases and feeling frustrated by the dips…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·21 April 2026

Comparisons & Alternatives / Cancer Screening & Early Detection

Clinique La Prairie vs. YEARS: An Honest Longevity Clinic Comparison

For many, the search for the right longevity clinic ends in one of two places: the legendary Clinique La Prairie on Lake Geneva or a modern, outpatient clinic like YEARS in Berlin. Both promise to…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·21 April 2026

Comparisons & Alternatives / Cancer Screening & Early Detection

Ezra vs. Prenuvo vs. YEARS: A Full-Body Scan Comparison

The market for preventive full-body screenings is expanding rapidly. Driven by a new wave of health consciousness and the desire to proactively address disease, more people are seeking comprehensive…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·21 April 2026

Longevity Fundamentals / Comparisons & Alternatives

Medicine 3.0: A Guide to Peter Attia's Longevity Framework

In Germany alone, over 340,000 people die each year from cardiovascular disease and over 230,000 from cancer. Many of these deaths are considered premature and potentially avoidable. Our current…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·21 April 2026

Woman looking on smartwatch while running

Comparisons & Alternatives / Check-ups & Diagnostics

Oura Ring vs. Health Check: A Medical Comparison for 2026 | YEARS

You wear an Oura Ring, Apple Watch, or another wearable. You track your sleep, heart rate variability (HRV), and activity levels. The data gives you a sense of control. But eventually, the question…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·21 April 2026

Comparisons & Alternatives / Check-ups & Diagnostics

YEARS vs. Superpower: A Comparison of Longevity Diagnostics

The market for longevity medicine is growing rapidly, and with it, the confusion. On one side are digital platforms like Superpower, advertising with slogans like "100+ biomarkers for $199 per…

Niko Hems, M.Sc.·20 April 2026

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