Most people think medicine is about treating disease. What if the real future of healthcare is preventing illness and optimizing human potential long before symptoms appear. In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Dr. David Luu, physician, former pediatric cardiac surgeon, and founder of the Longevity Docs movement. Dr. Luu shares his journey from high intensity surgery to longevity medicine, shaped by firsthand exposure to preventable disease, global health missions, and the realization that the current medical system is built for sick care, not health. We explore where longevity medicine is today, where it is heading, and why AI, wearables, and data access are transforming how people manage their health. Dr. Luu breaks down the shift from biohacking to bioliteracy, the need to train doctors as educators, and his Longevity Canvas framework for building a life that prioritizes both time and vitality. What We Discuss: (00:00) From surgery to longevity medicine and why sick care is broken (06:30) A global health mission that changed Dr. Luu's view on prevention (12:30) Bringing medicine closer to patients through technology (18:30) COVID, wearables, and the rise of proactive health monitoring (25:30) Why longevity medicine targets aging, not just disease (32:30) The shortage of preventive doctors and the future of medical training (40:30) AI, wearables, and why patients must become CEOs of their health (47:30) Biohacking vs bioliteracy and the role of physician education (54:30) The Longevity Canvas and designing a life worth living (01:01:30) Community, purpose, and legacy as pillars of longevity (01:07:30) Optimizing human potential and the next era of healthcare Thank You to Our Sponsors: IM8: Try IM8 today with a 30-day money back guarantee. You can get 10% off your first order with code DRSHAH at https://im8health.com/discount/DRSHAH. Nexthealth: NextHealth: Your destination for cutting-edge health optimization—from IV therapy to hormone balancing. Explore at https://www.next-health.com/ Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Dr. David Luu: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drdavidluu/?hl=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevitydocsnetwork/?hl=en Website: https://www.drdavidluu.com/ Website: https://longevitydocs.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidluu/

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