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Not All DEXA Scans Are Equal—Here’s What to Look For | Peter Attia AMA 37

Get An Introductory Guide to Longevity and my weekly newsletter here (free): https://bit.ly/3GniEAb Watch the full episode:    • Navigating bone health: early life influen...   Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://bit.ly/4lx30RB This clip is from episode Navigating bone health: early life influences and advanced strategies for improvement and injury prevention (#214 rebroadcast) In this clip, they discuss: How a DEXA Scan Works – DEXA uses low-dose X-rays to assess fat, lean mass, and bone density, offering a clear breakdown of body composition and bone health Not All DEXA Scans Are Equal – Some scans only report total body BMD; Peter explains why segmental analysis (hip, spine) is essential for meaningful insights How to Interpret Your Z & T Scores – Learn how bone mineral density is ranked using Z and T scores and why these statistical measures matter more than raw numbers Understanding the Bell Curve – Peter explains Z-scores through standard deviations and why being above or below average carries clinical significance Why Age & Gender Matter – Bone loss is common in aging, but menopause causes a sharp drop for women. Sex and age both factor heavily into BMD risk -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/