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Daily Longevity Priority Areas
The four foundational pillars of Dr. Julie Chen's health routine.
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Dr. Julie Chen, the chief medical officer of Radence, follows a few longevity habits. Radence 2026-04-18T09:25:01.249Z Dr. Julie Chen, an integrative medicine physician, has a few longevity habits to reduce her risk of disease. She said it's preferable to prevent instead of treat disease. Chen strength-trains, prioritizes sleep, and practices intermittent fasting. Dr. Julie Chen, an integrative medicine physician, is a big fan of preventive habits. "If someone's at the precipice of disease, it's much easier to recover them than it is for them to fall off the cliff and try to get them back," whether they're at risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes, she told Business Insider."For people to stay really healthy and optimize their longevity and functionality, it's about staying ahead of that curve," Chen, an advisor for the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the chief medical officer of the precision medicine company Radence, added.Over the past decade, her work and research has inspired her to pick up multiple longevity habits, from prioritizing her sleep to adding more strength training to her routine.She prioritizes sleep — and tested for sleep apnea Chen said wearables can give you an idea of any issues with your sleep patterns. whitebalance.space/Getty Images Out of all her longevity habits, Chen said sleep is the one of the most important, as lack of sleep is linked to a higher risk of health issues like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. She aims to get seven to eight hours of sleep a night, as recommended by doctors.Chen also got tested for sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops during sleep and leads to drops in oxygen levels, even though she doesn't really snore and isn't overweight — two common risk factors. While the process involved first an at-home test and then a study at a clinic, she appreciated having peace of mind. Doctors are divided over whether it is beneficial for people to get tests when they don't have any concerning symptoms or risk factors."Knowing how important sleep is for brain and cardiovascular health, I did get that done," she said. "I'm also a big fan of not guessing at your health."Her workouts mix cardio and compound strength exercises Chen likes compound exercises, such as mixing squats with overhead presses. Drazen Zigic/Getty Images Chen aims to work out six mornings a week for at least 30 minutes, ideally 45, opting for a mix of strength training and cardio.She starts on a Pe...
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