The Evidence

The research, mechanisms, and clinical data behind what we do. Not a blog — a case for why early detection works.

Longevity Science

Mayo Clinic Executive Health vs Renew Health: Key Facts

Mayo Clinic Executive Health vs Renew Health: an annual on-site Mayo visit or a year-long membership that starts with CIMT. Tests, cost, and follow-up.

Andrew Le, MD16 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Physical With CIMT: What the Artery Scan Adds

An executive physical with CIMT adds a carotid ultrasound that reads artery wall thickness and plaque. What it shows, what it misses, and the year after it.

Andrew Le, MD13 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Physical With Calcium Score: What It Decides

An executive physical with calcium score testing adds a CT scan that counts calcified plaque in heart arteries. What each score changes, and what comes next.

Andrew Le, MD12 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Physical for Women: What It Covers, Heart First

An executive physical for women covers screenings, labs, and heart tests. See the female-specific risk factors guidelines name and how Renew follows up.

Andrew Le, MD13 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Health Assessment: What It Checks, What Follows

An executive health assessment packs an exam, labs, and screenings into one day. See what the trials say about value, and what Renew does after the day.

Andrew Le, MD18 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Checkup: What's Included and What Comes After

What an executive checkup includes: exam, labs, heart tests, and consults in one visit. What a calcium score changes, and how Renew keeps measuring after.

Andrew Le, MD17 min read
Longevity Science

Blood Tests in an Executive Physical: The Panel, Explained

Blood tests in an executive physical, panel by panel: CBC, CMP, lipids, A1C, hs-CRP, Lp(a), and apoB, plus when guidelines say the extra markers matter.

Andrew Le, MD14 min read
Longevity Science

What Does an Executive Physical Include? Components

What does an executive physical include? Compare labs, imaging, and follow-up. Menus vary by program. Renew's full physical is on Performance at $999/mo.

Andrew Le, MD13 min read
Longevity Science

How Long Does an Executive Physical Take? Day Clocks

How long does an executive physical take on exam day? Programs publish different day lengths. Renew's full physical is a membership, Performance at $999/mo.

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Physical vs Annual Physical: Key Differences

Executive physical vs annual physical differs in length, depth, cost, and follow-up. Renew keeps follow-up in a membership, Performance at $999/mo.

Andrew Le, MD12 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Physical Near Me: How to Judge Local Care

Executive physical near me: compare the written test list, who reads results, and follow-up. Renew visits are remote by video, with Performance at $999/mo.

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Physical HSA: Ask Before You Pay From It

Executive physical HSA questions start with IRS rules for a physical exam and diagnostic tests, then work through each invoice line one category at a time.

Andrew Le, MD13 min read
Longevity Science

Does Insurance Cover Executive Physical? How to Verify

Check benefits in writing: does insurance cover executive physical exams? Payment is often only partial. Renew Performance at $999/mo is outside insurance.

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Longevity Science

Corporate Executive Physical: Employer vs Individual

A corporate executive physical is an employer-paid exam day with an agreed scope, and extras can land on you. Renew's individual path is Performance at $999/mo.

Andrew Le, MD12 min read
Longevity Science

Concierge Executive Health: Access vs Measured Care

Concierge executive health is a retainer for faster, longer access to a physician. Compare it with measured care, then Renew's Performance at $999/mo.

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Longevity Science

Best Executive Physical: Choose Depth and Follow-Up

The best executive physical names every test, has a physician explain results, and re-measures later. Compare programs, then Renew Performance at $999/mo.

Andrew Le, MD12 min read
Longevity Science

What Is an Executive Physical Versus Annual Checkup

What is an executive physical? A concentrated preventive itinerary, often one day or 1 to 3 days, versus a short annual checkup. See Renew membership.

Andrew Le, MD9 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Physical: Exam-Day Visit Versus Membership

Executive physical visits are usually one long clinic day or a short itinerary. See exam-day format versus Renew Performance ($999/mo) membership.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Physical Cost: Hospital Quotes vs Renew Pricing

Executive physical cost is usually a custom quote set by the tests and campus you choose. See published examples and Renew's $999/mo and $5,000/mo plans.

Andrew Le, MD9 min read
Longevity Science

Executive Health Screening: Definition and Renew Path

Executive health screening looks for unrecognized disease before symptoms. See the definition, what the physical exam covers, and an arterial-first path.

Andrew Le, MD16 min read
Vascular Imaging

Plaque in Carotid Artery: What CIMT Shows and What to Do Next

Plaque in carotid artery is atherosclerotic buildup in the neck vessels. See how CIMT reports it, how soft vs calcified plaque is framed, and when to book a scan.

Andrew Le, MD13 min read
Vascular Imaging

CIMT Normal Range: Age, Percentiles, and How to Read a Report

CIMT normal range is age- and sex-specific, with no single millimeter cutoff. See how clinics read thickness, plaque, arterial age, and when to book a scan.

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Vascular Imaging

CIMT Testing and Bale Doneen Method Providers: Who Offers Care

Find CIMT testing and Bale Doneen method providers. Renew Health is BaleDoneen-based with 4 trained providers, CIMT imaging, and a broader prevention model. Official directory stays on baledoneen.com.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Vascular Imaging

Is CIMT Covered by Insurance? Self-Pay and Medicare

Is CIMT covered by insurance? Usually not as preventive screening. See Medicare notes, self-pay ranges, coding caveats, and Renew cash options.

Andrew Le, MD9 min read
Vascular Imaging

CIMT Test Cost: Scan-Only Ranges vs Clinician Review

CIMT test cost averages about $250. Typical market pricing is $200 to $500. Renew is $389 with clinician review. See insurance and how to book.

Andrew Le, MD14 min read
Vascular Imaging

CIMT Test by Age: Screening Windows and How to Read

CIMT test by age: most useful from midlife, earlier with risk factors. See age windows, arterial age, retest timing, and how to read results.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Longevity Science

BaleDoneen Method Provider: Renew Health’s Broader Care Model

Renew Health is a BaleDoneen-based clinic with 4 BaleDoneen-trained providers that extends the method with lifestyle interventions, mitochondrial health, and Alzheimer’s prevention focus (no cure or guaranteed prevention claims). Official method resources stay at baledoneen.com.

Andrew Le, MD8 min read
Longevity Science

Best AI Functional Medicine Providers (2026 Guide)

Compare AI functional medicine tools for clinicians and patients, then see how Renew Health fits care that pairs AI with root-cause testing.

Andrew Le, MD9 min read
Vascular Imaging

Understanding Your CIMT Test Results: What the Numbers Mean

How Renew clinicians read a CardioRisk-style CIMT report: wall thickening, plaque type, plaque burden, and arterial age. Thickness is not blockage, and a raw millimeter is not a self-diagnosis.

Andrew Le, MD8 min read
Longevity Science

The Supplements That Actually Move the Needle on Heart Health (And the Ones That Don't)

Learn which supplements have real cardiovascular evidence and which ones are just expensive noise. An evidence-based guide.

Andrew Le, MD12 min read
Mental Health

Stress Is Silently Damaging Your Heart — Here's What Actually Works

Chronic stress actively damages your arteries. Learn evidence-based stress management techniques that protect cardiovascular health.

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Sleep & Recovery

The Cardiology Problem Nobody's Talking About: How Poor Sleep Damages Your Arteries

Poor sleep is silently damaging your arteries. Learn how sleep affects heart health and what you can do to protect your cardiovascular system.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Longevity Science

Can Peptides Turn Down the Fire? What the Science Says About Peptides for Inflammation Reduction

Peptide therapy for inflammation reduction - what science says about using peptides to address chronic arterial inflammation.

Andrew Le, MD12 min read
Longevity Science

Peptide Therapy for Exercise Recovery: What the Research Actually Shows

Peptide therapy for exercise recovery - what the research shows about BPC-157 and CJC-1295/Ipamorelin for tissue repair and growth hormone optimization.

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Longevity Science

How Peptide Therapy Supports Heart Health: What the Research Actually Shows

Peptide therapy addresses root causes of vascular deterioration that standard care misses. Learn what the research shows.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Longevity Science

Real Results: Patient Success Stories from Renew Health's Cardiovascular Prevention Program

See real patient outcomes from our cardiovascular prevention program. These victories—plaque reversal, arterial age reduction—show what's possible with early detection.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Metabolic Health

Nutrition for Heart Health and Longevity: Your Fork Is Your Most Powerful Tool

Your diet directly impacts heart disease risk. Learn which foods protect your arteries and which ones to avoid for cardiovascular longevity.

Andrew Le, MD9 min read
Inflammation

The Hidden Fire in Your Arteries: Why Inflammation Is the Real Driver of Heart Disease

Inflammation is the silent fire that destabilizes plaque and causes heart attacks. Learn how to detect and extinguish it before disaster strikes.

Andrew Le, MD9 min read
Hormonal Health

Hormone Optimization for Cardiovascular Protection: What the Research Actually Shows

Hormonal changes affect cardiovascular risk. Learn what research shows about hormone optimization and heart health.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Metabolic Health

Heart-Healthy Recipes: An Evidence-Based Guide to Eating for Your Heart

Your fork is your most powerful heart health tool. Learn evidence-based recipes and nutrition strategies that protect your cardiovascular system.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Longevity Science

Heart Health Myths Debunked: What the Latest Science Really Says

Andrew Le, MD13 min read
Longevity Science

Tracking Your Heart Health Progress: Metrics That Matter

Standard tests miss early warning signs. Learn which heart health metrics actually matter for tracking cardiovascular progress.

Andrew Le, MD9 min read
Longevity Science

Heart Disease in Women: The Silent Threat That's Hiding in Plain Sight

Heart disease kills more women than breast cancer yet remains underdiagnosed. Learn the warning signs and risk factors specific to women.

Andrew Le, MD8 min read
Longevity Science

Heart Attack and Stroke Risk After 50: What You Need to Know

Cardiovascular risk increases after 50. Learn the top risk factors, warning signs, and prevention strategies that can save your life.

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Longevity Science

The Future of Preventive Cardiology: How Technology Is Changing the Game

The future of cardiology is prediction, not reaction. Learn how technology is enabling heart disease prevention decades before it strikes.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Metabolic Health

Exercise Prescriptions for Heart Health: What the Science Actually Shows

Exercise is medicine for your heart. Learn evidence-based exercise prescriptions that actually improve cardiovascular health.

Andrew Le, MD9 min read
Longevity Science

From Diagnosis to Wellness: The Real Timeline of a Cardiovascular Prevention Program

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Longevity Science

The Connection Between Cardiovascular Health and Longevity: Why Prevention Matters

Your heart health determines how long you live. Learn how cardiovascular prevention adds quality years to your life.

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Longevity Science

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Testing: The Foundation of Prevention

Comprehensive cardiovascular testing catches heart disease before it strikes. Learn what tests reveal that standard care misses — and why it matters.

Andrew Le, MD8 min read
Longevity Science

CJC-1295/Ipamorelin: What the Research Actually Shows

A clinician-reviewed look at how CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin peptide combination works, what the research supports, and what patients experience.

Andrew Le, MD11 min read
Vascular Imaging

CIMT vs. Calcium Score: The Heart Screening Test Your Doctor Might Not Be Telling You About

A zero calcium score doesn't mean you're in the clear. CIMT catches soft plaque — the kind that causes most heart attacks — before it ever calcifies. Here's how the two tests compare and when to use each.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Vascular Imaging

CIMT Testing for Stroke Prevention: Why Blood Pressure Isn't Enough

CIMT testing uncovers hidden stroke risk—even with normal blood pressure. See why artery thickness could significantly raise your risk.

Andrew Le, MD7 min read
Vascular Imaging

CIMT Test vs. Carotid Ultrasound: What's the Difference?

CIMT test vs. carotid ultrasound — one finds hidden risks before symptoms, the other diagnoses blockages. Learn which you need and why it matters.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Longevity Science

Biomarkers of Aging and Cardiovascular Risk: What Your Arteries Are Actually Telling You

Advanced biomarkers reveal your cardiovascular biological age before symptoms appear. Learn what CIMT, pulse wave velocity, and other tests can tell you.

Andrew Le, MD12 min read
Longevity Science

The Bale/Doneen Method: Who Actually Benefits (And Why It Might Save Your Life)

The Bale/Doneen Method hunts for heart disease before it finds you. Learn who benefits most and how it differs from standard cardiology.

Andrew Le, MD8 min read
Vascular Imaging

How Often Should You Get a CIMT Test? A Smarter Timeline for Heart Health Monitoring

Andrew Le, MD9 min read
Longevity Science

CIMT Testing Explained: The Heart Test That Could Save Your Life Before You Even Feel Sick

CIMT testing detects dangerous soft plaque in your arteries years before symptoms appear — and before it shows up on a CT scan. Here's how it works and why it matters.

Andrew Le, MD10 min read
Longevity Science

BPC-157 and Vascular Health: What the Research Actually Shows

Can a stomach-derived peptide help your body build new blood vessels? Here's what the science says—and what it doesn't.

Andrew Le, MD9 min read
Metabolic Health

What Is Insulin Resistance? The Hidden Heart Risk

Insulin resistance is the #1 undiagnosed driver of cardiovascular disease. 70% of patients with plaque have it — yet most don't know. Learn why your standard blood tests are failing you.

Andrew Le, MD6 min read
Inflammation

Smoke Detectors: Why Hs-CRP Matters More Than Cholesterol

Hs-CRP is the smoke detector of your cardiovascular system. Learn why this inflammation marker may matter more than your cholesterol numbers.

Andrew Le, MD4 min read