What if the key to living longer isn’t just adding years to your life—but adding life to your years?

In this episode of A Balanced Life, Dr. Chris Byles breaks down the science of longevity and prevention through the lens of exercise physiology, metabolic health, and lifestyle medicine. With a Master’s in Exercise Science and a Doctorate in Education in Kinesiology (expected May 2026), Dr. Byles translates cutting-edge research into practical strategies you can apply today.

We explore the pillars of healthy aging—strength training, muscle preservation, cardiovascular health, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and inflammation control. You’ll learn why resistance training is one of the most powerful anti-aging tools available, how muscle mass protects metabolic health, and why prevention always beats treatment.

This episode dives into:
• The science behind living longer and stronger
• How muscle, is your longevity organ
• Prevention strategies for heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline
• The role of protein, creatine, and recovery in aging well
• Simple daily habits that compound into lifelong health

Whether you’re in your 30s building your foundation or in your 60s redefining your prime, this episode gives you evidence-based tools to take control of your future health.

Longevity isn’t luck. It’s lifestyle.

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Creatine is one of the most researched and most misunderstood supplements in health and fitness. In this episode of A Balanced Life, Dr. Chris Byles breaks down the science behind creatine and explains why it’s far more than just a “gym supplement.”

You’ll learn how creatine supports strength, muscle preservation, recovery, and brain energy, and why research shows it is both safe and effective across the lifespan. This episode takes a deeper look at why women may benefit even more from creatine than men, especially during perimenopause, menopause, and later stages of life, when maintaining muscle, bone health, and cognitive function becomes critical.

Dr. Byles also covers how much creatine to take daily, whether a loading phase is necessary, common myths and misconceptions, and how to choose a high-quality creatine supplement. Whether you’re an athlete, active adult, or simply focused on healthy aging, this episode provides practical, evidence-based guidance to help you decide if creatine belongs in your routine.

🎧 Evidence-based. Practical. Balanced.

In this episode of A Balanced Life, Dr. Chris Byles breaks down why fiber is essential for gut health, stable energy, blood sugar control, heart health, and long-term longevity. Backed by research from leading medical journals like The BMJ (British Medical Journal), this episode explains what fiber does in the body, why most people don’t get enough, and practical ways to increase your intake—without overhauling your entire diet.

If you care about feeling better now and protecting your health long-term, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.