Longevity requires prioritizing health. At the end of our days, what truly matters is having loved, laughed, shared, given, and received joy in our relationships. However, to fully enjoy these aspects of life, good health is essential. Our health affects our overall well-being and happiness. In this episode, the importance of living a long and healthy life is emphasized. Our special guest, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, Founder, Medical Director, and CEO of Gladden Longevity; a Clinic and Research Center for Life Energy, Health, Longevity, and Performance Optimization, shares his amazing insights and clinical experience in the field of longevity. He discusses the impact of COVID on trends and how he has helped his patients overcome setbacks.  Dr. Gladden highlights the significance of taking care of our bodies and the importance of pain-free living. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of our bodies, addressing inflammation and hormone imbalances, and optimizing our overall well-being. He believes that by doing so, we can enhance our physiology and improve our chances of living a long and healthy life. Ultimately, the key to longevity lies in valuing and prioritizing our health above all else. Join us as we dive into the cutting-edge wisdom of Dr. Gladden and learn how to optimize our quality time and presence in our daily lives.    Key Takeaways: [00:02:05] The importance of health. [00:08:45] The consequences of COVID. [00:10:30] Ovaries aging and life expectancy. [00:13:15] Hormones and aging. [00:17:40] Longevity and staying youthful. [00:20:15] Women and aging differently. [00:24:20] Exponential impact and youthfulness. [00:27:10] Longevity medicine. [00:31:15] Long haul COVID treatment. [00:35:20] Peptides and semaglutide. [00:39:25] Lengthening telomeres and rejuvenation. [00:41:00] Optimizing cognitive ability. [00:45:10] A day in the life. [00:50:20] Gratitude and blessings in life.   Links Mentioned In This Episode Dr. Jeffrey Gladden’s Website: https://www.gladdenlongevity.com/ Dr. Jeffrey Gladden’s Podcast: https://gladdenlongevitypodcast.com/   Memorable Quotes "Longevity is really about staying young for a long time. And so, it's really about being youthful.” [00:17:35] - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden "It's like the best investment you could ever make, ever, because your ability to impact the world, whether that's make more money, give away more money, share your wisdom, share your insights, all of that will go up dramatically." [00:23:54] - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor