VO2max as a Longevity Predictor and Training Target
Aerobic fitness predicts longevity better than standard blood work.
Marcus Osei-Bonsu
Health & Longevity Writer
Marcus Osei-Bonsu spent seven years as a public health analyst in Accra and London before pivoting to editorial work, where he now focuses on population-level evidence for lifestyle interventions and chronic disease prevention. His reporting draws on epidemiology and behavioral science to evaluate what the data actually supports.
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