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Lifespan MD Ottawa’s first personalized, private, longevity-focused clinic. With preventative and proactive care at our core, we help our clients live better, longer.

It is never too late and never too early to start improving your health.

09/22/2026

Myth or Fact? Part 2

You asked for more. We heard you. Round 2 of putting the most common longevity and health myths to the test.

Watch to find out which ones hold up and which ones Dr. Hetz shuts down fast. ✨

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

Don't just take our word for it.This is what proactive healthcare actually feels like, straight from the people living i...
09/14/2026

Don't just take our word for it.

This is what proactive healthcare actually feels like, straight from the people living it.

Our patients came to LifespanMD looking for answers. A deeper look at their health. A plan built around them. Swipe to hear what they found. ✨

Ready to experience it for yourself? Book your consultation today.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

09/08/2026

At LifespanMD, our focus is simple: helping people live better, longer.

That means moving beyond reactive care. Understanding your health before problems arise. Identifying risk early. Building a plan that supports long-term outcomes.

Proactive care is about clarity, consistency, and personalization. Knowing where you stand today and having a clear direction for where you're going.

This is what that looks like in practice.

Follow us for more on how we approach health, longevity and evidence-based care. ✨

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

The supplement industry is worth billions. Most of it is marketing.We broke down the most talked-about supplements into ...
09/02/2026

The supplement industry is worth billions. Most of it is marketing.

We broke down the most talked-about supplements into 5 tiers — ranked by one thing only: the strength of human evidence behind them. From solid ground to outright contradicted, swipe to see where your supplements actually land.

Because what works isn't always what's trending. And what's trending isn't always what works.

Ready to build a supplement plan based on your actual biology? Book a consultation at the link in bio. 💊

Credits: Longevidade e Saúde

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

08/26/2026

The idea of longevity is yes, we want to live longer. But BETTER, LONGER.

You don't want to reach 90 and realize you made it, but you can't stand on your own. Can't shower yourself. Can't do the things you love.

That's not longevity. That's just existing.

Real longevity is still traveling in your 80s. Still active. Still showing up for your family the way you want to. The goal is to thrive at any age, not just survive to an old one.

That's what longevity medicine is actually about.

Ready to build yours? Follow us for more. ✨

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

It's National Wellness Month and one of the highest-return investments you can make in your health right now costs nothi...
08/17/2026

It's National Wellness Month and one of the highest-return investments you can make in your health right now costs nothing. Sleep!

Not just how long. How well, and whether your body is actually recovering. Under 6 hours a night and every organ system in your body ages faster. The sweet spot? A 90-minute window between 6.4 and 7.8 hours. Outside of it, in either direction, aging accelerates.

Swipe to see what the science actually says about sleep and aging. 🧠

Book a longevity consultation at the link in bio.

References: Wen et al., Nature 2026 | Cappuccio et al., Sleep 2010 | Cappuccio et al., Eur Heart J 2011 | Zhai et al., 2015

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

We're hiring a Nurse Practitioner. 🩺LifespanMD is Ottawa's first personalized longevity clinic - and we're looking for a...
08/12/2026

We're hiring a Nurse Practitioner. 🩺

LifespanMD is Ottawa's first personalized longevity clinic - and we're looking for an experienced NP who wants to practice at the top of their scope. We're a small team, so culture fit and the ability to deliver an exceptional client experience is critical.

You'll be:
→ Managing members with real continuity - building long-term plans, not just chasing symptoms.
→ Providing ongoing care for acute issues as they arise.
→ Working alongside our physicians, nurses, dietitian, and fitness coach as one integrated team.

You are:
→ Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Extended Class)
→ Curious about the evidence and eager to keep learning
→ Genuinely invested in helping people live better, longer

On-site at 900 Boyd Ave, Ottawa, ON.

Ready to learn more? Send your CV to [email protected].

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below. 👇

Not every food that claims to "boost immunity" lives up to it. These seven actually do.You can't supplement your way to ...
08/04/2026

Not every food that claims to "boost immunity" lives up to it. These seven actually do.

You can't supplement your way to a strong immune system, but you can eat your way closer to one.

Your immune system runs on what you feed it. Here are seven foods worth keeping on the plate.

Forget the magic shots and trendy powders. The foods that actually support your immune system are probably already in your kitchen.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

07/28/2026

Myth or fact? Dr. Hetz puts some of the most common longevity and health claims to the test.

You have heard these before. Maybe you have repeated a few of them yourself. Some hold up. Some really do not.

Watch to see which ones Dr. Hetz says are myth and which are fact.✨

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

07/23/2026

No single symptom or habit determines your health. But there are a few overlooked signals that often suggest your body is working well.

Six signs your health may be moving in the right direction:

1. Your energy stays fairly stable through the day, without major crashes.

2. You recover reasonably well after exercise, stress, or a rough night of sleep.

3. Your digestion is predictable most days.

4. Your resting heart rate and blood pressure sit in a healthy range for you.

5. You can build or maintain muscle with training.

6. Your sleep leaves you feeling restored most nights.

These are useful clues, but they don't replace prevention, biomarker testing, cancer screening, or cardiovascular risk assessment. The goal isn't to obsess over every signal. It's to understand the pattern.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

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Ottawa, ON
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