YEARS Journal
Insights, guidance, and editorial content on prevention and longevity.
Imagine a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes that is more potent than high cholesterol. It is elevated in one out of every four Europeans. It is almost entirely determined by your genes, and…
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…
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…
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…
A single blood test to detect over 50 types of cancer, years before symptoms appear. This is the promise of the Galleri test. While the name appears regularly in the media, the test is scarcely…
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…
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…
Cancer is most often diagnosed when symptoms appear, a point at which the disease is frequently advanced. Detecting tumors long before they become palpable—finding direct evidence of cancer in the…
The term "longevity" is everywhere. Tech billionaire Bryan Johnson reportedly spends over two million dollars a year to measure and optimize his body. The underlying idea is not new: the goal is to…
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…
A comprehensive health check-up is expensive, time-consuming, and the differences between providers are greater than their glossy brochures suggest. In Berlin, a market for longevity and preventive…
Longevity medicine is evolving rapidly. Providers like the US-based Function Health and the Berlin clinic YEARS promise deeper insights into your health than a traditional doctor's visit can…
Anyone investing in comprehensive longevity diagnostics will quickly encounter two names: YEARS in Berlin and Biograph in the US. Both clinics assess health on a level far beyond standard check-ups…
The term "longevity" is everywhere. It promises a longer, healthier life and is often associated with expensive supplements, lifestyle gurus, and futuristic technologies. But behind the marketing…
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson spends two million dollars annually on his "Project Blueprint." The goal: to reduce his biological age and slow the aging process. His protocol involves hundreds of…
The market for preventive health checkups is growing, with a projected annual growth rate of 8.4% through 2030 (Research and Markets, 2024). Within this trend, longevity clinics are gaining…
The greatest risk to your health is the feeling of being completely healthy. While you manage your daily life, lead projects, and make plans for the future, processes can unfold within your body…
The last lab report from your doctor likely included your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. A solid baseline. But these values only cover a small fraction of what your blood can reveal about your…
Your smartwatch gives you a score for your "cardiovascular fitness." Maybe you've improved it, or perhaps it's been stuck at the same level for weeks. While these estimates can be a useful guide…
You sleep for seven hours but wake up feeling exhausted. That second coffee at 11 AM is no longer an option—it's a necessity. By afternoon, your concentration is gone. According to an analysis by…
As someone with private health insurance, you likely have access to first-class medical care. But when it comes to preventive health check-ups, there's often uncertainty: What exactly does your…
Your last health check-up likely included a fasting blood glucose value and perhaps an HbA1c. Both were probably in the normal range. While reassuring, this is not definitive proof of metabolic…
The longevity industry is a €50 billion sector driven by a captivatingly simple idea: slowing down aging. Yet the term itself has become so overloaded it means almost nothing. It's used to describe…
You feel healthy. Your last visit to the doctor was two years ago, and everything was fine. You're 48, busy with your career, and you go for a run sometimes. So why should you consider a longevity…
A preventive health screening: for some, it's an annual ritual of self-optimization; for others, a questionable investment with an unclear return. The confusion is understandable. Public health…
A heart attack at 50 is often the result of risks that began to build at 35. Many serious diseases don't announce themselves with sudden symptoms. They develop silently, over decades...
The prospect of cognitive decline in later life is a significant concern for many, especially those whose careers depend on peak mental performance. For decades, diagnosing Alzheimer's disease was a…
Most people track their weight. But the number on the scale is one of the least accurate metrics for health and longevity. An 85-kilogram man with 15% body fat has a completely different health…
Your blood pressure is measured at every doctor's visit. Your cholesterol level is featured prominently in your lab report. But when was the last time someone measured the strength of your hands?…
The market for preventive medicine and longevity is growing rapidly, and with that growth comes confusion. For health-conscious individuals, two leading names are emerging: Fountain Life, the US…
In modern preventive medicine, the focus is shifting from merely detecting disease to actively measuring health. One biomarker gaining significant attention in this new paradigm is Growth…
The concept of biological age has become a clinically relevant tool in preventive medicine. Used correctly, it allows for a more precise, personalized assessment of individual health risks. But as…
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with cancer. Many of these diagnoses occur only after symptoms have appeared, meaning the disease is often at an advanced stage. Modern…
The wellness and longevity market is saturated with promises. Two terms are particularly dominant: "detox" and "NAD+." Advertisements and influencers postulate the necessity of detoxification…
Choosing a comprehensive preventive health assessment is one of the most significant investments you can make in your health. In Europe, two names consistently come up: YEARS in Berlin and…
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