Ep75 | Health Span vs. Life Span: Preparing Your Body for Retirement

The best retirement plan in the world doesn't mean much if you don't have the energy, the strength, and the mobility to enjoy it.In this episode, Ray Godleski sits down with Dr. I. Phillip Snider, DO, MS, RD, FAAFP, an Assistant Professor, former dietitian, personal trainer, and physician at VCOM in Auburn, Alabama. Together they explore the intersection of health and wealth in retirement, covering what you can do right now in your 50s and 60s to extend your health span and protect your independence.You'll learn:The difference between health span and lifespan, and why narrowing that gap matters more than most people thinkKey blood tests and screenings to get now including cholesterol panels, blood sugar, inflammation markers, and the coronary artery calcium scoreWhy cardiovascular fitness is the single most important thing you can do to extend your health spanHow muscle loss begins at age 30 and what resistance training does to protect your independenceWhy the tobacco companies bought the food companies in the 1990s and what that did to our appetite and weightWhat alcohol actually does to your REM sleep, memory, and cancer riskPractical nutrition strategies including intermittent fasting, vegetables, and magnesium glycinate for better sleepWhy exercise snacks and small consistent habits matter more than perfection Schedule a free 15-minute call with Ray:Book a 15-Minute Call: https://app.greminders.com/c/raygodleski/15minutezoommeetingOr book a full complimentary consultation:Book a Consultation: https://app.greminders.com/e/9bfdfdf70740f21a2e1cec4140dd884dd4ef6365Questions about retirement planning or today's health topics? Send them to info@SeWealthPartners.com and we will pass them along.🎙 Follow the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/executive-retirement-compass-financial-planning-to/id1796392113📧 info@SeWealthPartners.comQuestions welcome. Real answers given.Explore our free tools and resources at: www.YourNextStepFinancial.com