Built to Move, Born to Heal: Notes on Midlife Fitness
Howard Luks MD, Stephen PorteeA physician /longevity author's take on midlife health, movement, and resilience. I write about fitness, longevity, mindset, and the quiet cost of stillness. Sometimes, it is orthopedic and always focused on living stronger—on purpose.
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I'm Howard Luks, MD, a 63-year-old orthopedic surgeon and author of Longevity Simplified. I write about exercise physiology, metabolic health, and the science of aging well.
MS Exercise Science, CSCS Managing Partner at Apollo Performance Chiropractic and Training. I help people optimize movement and retain their athleticism despite previous injuries and pre-existing conditions.
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