They want your blood
A reviewer details a rigorous personal experiment involving dozens of blood draws, medical devices, and health apps like Death Clock to measure biological age and longevity. The app suggests an extensive series of medical tests and lifestyle changes to potentially extend the user's lifespan.
Why it matters
It illustrates the booming consumer market for longevity tracking, health-tech gadgets, and biological data monitoring.
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It’s an overcast Saturday morning when I give my 12th vial of blood for testing in six weeks. It’s my 24th this year. At this point, I feel like a pro. I schedule these blood draws first thing in the morning so I don’t get hangry, download the requisition papers ahead of time, avoid strenuous exercise for the 24 hours prior, and make sure to drink a glass of water beforehand so my teeny veins are easier for the phlebotomist to find.
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