Want to know one of the strongest predictors of how long you’ll live? It’s not your cholesterol. Not your blood pressure. Not even whether you smoke. It’s your VO2 max — your body’s ability to use oxygen during exercise. As @drandygalpin explained, no clinical risk factor comes close to VO2 max when it comes to predicting all-cause mortality. Tune in to the Rena Malik, MD Podcast to learn why VO2 max matters so much, how it changes over time, and what your number can tell you about independence