5 Questions That Could Change Your Next Doctor Visit And Maybe Your Future

Your health journey starts with the questions you ask. Strong, curious, and unapologetically ageless.

We’re not here to chase “fine.” Fine is survival mode. Thriving comes from curiosity—the courage to ask better questions about your health and longevity. If you’re ready to step into your strongest, softest, most ageless self, start with these five questions for your next doctor’s visit

Most of us walk into our annual check-up hoping to hear one word: fine.

But “fine” is a slippery word. Fine doesn’t always mean thriving. Fine doesn’t mean strong, joyful, or ageless. Fine often just means: no obvious fires to put out today.

Longevity isn’t built on “fine.” It’s built on curiosity. On asking better questions. On choosing to see your doctor as a partner in your vitality, not just a gatekeeper of prescriptions.

Here are five questions that can transform a routine appointment into a conversation about living stronger, softer, and longer.

1. “Based on my age and lifestyle, what are my top three risks? And can we run deeper tests to clarify them?”

Globally, the biggest threats are heart disease, cancer, and diabetes (World Health Organization). But your risks depend on you—your family history, your habits, your hormones, even your zip code.

For example, if your doctor sees heart disease as a top concern, you could ask about a Cleerly scan. Unlike a standard calcium score, it doesn’t just look for hardened plaque. It also finds soft plaque—the hidden buildup that can trigger heart attacks (Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, 2021). Catching it early means you can step in with lifestyle changes before symptoms show up.

2. “Can we go deeper than basic bloodwork—insulin, ApoB, and cortisol along with HbA1c and cholesterol?”

Standard labs skim the surface. To see what’s really happening, go deeper:

• ApoB: A stronger predictor of heart disease than LDL cholesterol (JAMA Cardiology, 2019).

• Insulin: Early warning for metabolic dysfunction—even before diabetes develops (NIH).

• Cortisol: Your stress hormone. When it runs high for too long, it doesn’t just weigh on your mood; it increases risks for osteoporosis, hypertension, and even early death (Endocrine Reviews, 2020).

These numbers don’t just measure health. They measure resilience.

3. “Can we check inflammation markers like C-reactive protein—and even heavy metals?”

Inflammation is the silent accelerant of aging. Scientists call it inflammaging—that constant, low-grade fire that chips away at health over time (Nature Reviews Immunology, 2019).

A simple CRP blood test can reveal if your body is quietly inflamed. Elevated CRP is linked to higher risks of heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s (Harvard Health).

And then there are toxins. Heavy metals like lead or mercury can sneak into our bodies from soil, water, or even vegetables grown in contaminated earth (NIH). They settle in and drain energy. Testing reveals what’s hidden—and gives you a chance to clear it.

4. “Am I low on key nutrients like magnesium, zinc, or CoQ10?”

Your body can’t build strength or repair itself without its spark plugs: micronutrients.

• Magnesium: Needed for muscle, hormones, and calm sleep. Yet half of Americans are deficient (NIH Fact Sheet).

• Zinc: Vital for immunity, muscle repair, and even mood (NIH).

• CoQ10: Protects your mitochondria—the little engines of energy inside every cell. Levels drop with age, and so does vitality (Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2015).

When these fall short, so does your energy. Testing takes away the guesswork and lets you replenish with food or supplements that actually make a difference.

5. “Can we look at my brain health—like testing my APOE status?”

Alzheimer’s doesn’t begin when the memory fades. It begins decades earlier. The APOE gene is one of the strongest predictors (Nature Genetics, 2017).

If you carry certain variants, it doesn’t mean you’re destined. It means you’re informed. And informed people can take action—through exercise, anti-inflammatory foods, deep sleep, and mental fitness practices shown to protect brain health (Harvard Medical School)

The Deeper Why

Asking these questions isn’t about fear. It’s about agency. It’s about saying: I want to know the terrain of my body so I can navigate it well.

Your doctor brings the science. You bring the curiosity. Together, you build a plan not just to add years to your life—but life to your years.

Your body holds the answers—if you know how to ask the right questions.

That’s why I created tools like the Ageless Body Type Quiz and the 21-Day Midlife Strength Reset. Both are designed to give you clarity, practical next steps, and the confidence that you can feel strong, vibrant, and ageless at midlife and beyond.

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Because fine isn’t the goal. Alive is.