Function Health

This is Cari's story: a 51-year-old mom of 4 from Jacksonville, FL. A former Joffrey Ballet soloist and e-commerce entrepreneur, Cari was fit and health-focused. In November 2023, her daughter urged her to join Function Health. By December, Cari had completed 100+ lab tests, including the Galleri by Grail test to detect over 50 types of cancer. The Function Clinical Team called with life-changing news: asymptomatic ovarian cancer was detected by the Galleri test. Shocked but empowered, Cari underwent ultrasounds confirming a Stage 3B Ovarian Cancer diagnosis. By January 2024, she had built a team of doctors and a treatment plan to tackle the cancer head-on, with Function supporting her every step of the way. While she fights, she’s spreading the word. Cari's message is clear: testing gives you power. The earlier you test, the more control you have over your future. Read thousands of stories like this from real members at https://lnkd.in/eAB-3Wa3

Global male testosterone levels are declining, likely due to poor diets & sedentary bodies. It is now common for 30-year-olds to have testosterone levels akin to a typical 90-year-old. While menopause onset is swift, males have progressive drops in testosterone as they age called andropause. Accelerated or early andropause may be mistaken for other conditions with symptoms like depression, fatigue, low libido & muscle loss. Yet, simple tests can look at testosterone, and remedies—especially diet—can rebalance.

“We are facing a growing crisis of chronic diseases and rising healthcare costs for self-insured employers, making it crucial to intervene both before disease manifests and to optimize the treatment and management of disease,” says Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global. That’s why we’re partnering with Function Health, a revolutionary health management platform that is empowering people to live 100 healthy years, to provide employees with a first-of-its-kind precision health coaching program. The program offers a comprehensive health solution aimed at improving health outcomes — which is also a productivity multiplier — through advanced lab testing and precision health coaching. The Thrive and Function precision health coaching program provides participants immediate access to Function — bypassing a 300,000-person waitlist to access 100+lab tests — and pairs them with a Thrive Health Coach for a coaching program that delivers personalized, actionable guidance on sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management, and connection to leverage the power of daily behaviors to improve their health outcomes. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dAbMeRnQ #health #healthcare #employeehealth #chronicdisease #healthcarecosts #thriveglobal #functionhealth

Eating ultra-processed foods does not lead to optimal health. Emerging science links ultra-processed foods to serious health issues, including: -Asthma -Depression -Type 2 diabetes -Heart disease -Cancer Corporate influence and funding bias can make it confusing to know what to eat, but comprehensive lab testing offers clarity. Ultra-processed foods, often high in refined sugars and starches, can negatively affect: -Inflammation -Nutrient levels -Cholesterol -Immune function -Metabolic health Your food choices impact your health. Comprehensive lab testing reveals how.

The thyroid acts as a gas pedal for your body, controlling energy and metabolism. TSH acts like the foot on the gas pedal. Low TSH can signify hyperthyroidism, setting your heart racing and nerves on edge. When TSH is high, hypothyroidism follows, with lethargy, weight gain, and mental fog as its companions. Ignoring TSH’s hints risks compounding issues and emotional roller coasters. But TSH levels naturally change based on the season — so it should be tested frequently and combined with other thyroid markers like free T4, free T3, and antibodies.

An often overlooked factor of metabolic health: Nutrient deficiencies. Deficiencies in key nutrients can heighten risk for insulin resistance and diabetes. The problem? These important nutrients aren’t typically tested for in an annual physical: Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Iron Magnesium Zinc Building better metabolic health includes keeping these 5 nutrients in check. Test your levels. Every year.

These 4 invisible factors can hinder muscle growth—and they’re all linked to inflammation: - Recovery roadblocks - Stalled protein synthesis - Muscle wastage acceleration - Insulin resistance Inflammation can delay recovery, disrupt muscle synthesis, accelerate muscle breakdown, and impair insulin function crucial for growth and repair. Testing for inflammation helps you find your edge in reducing it. When you know your levels, you can make life-altering changes.

4 in 10 cancer cases are preventable with everyday choices. This is why we’re passionate about you taking control of your health, because it matters. It can mean reducing your risk for serious health issues and more years spent with those you love. Here’s how you own your health and reduce your risk for certain cancers: Stop smoking. Sustain a healthy weight. Stop drinking alcohol. Eat a healthy diet. Exercise. Protect yourself from the sun. Test and track your biomarkers. Function Health members test 100+ biomarkers throughout the body and get expert health insights based on their lab results. It’s the most personalized approach to managing health and spotting issues early. *Function members can screen for over 50 types of cancer with the optional Galleri by Grail test.

20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease but 50% go undiagnosed. It doesn’t have to be this way. Early and advanced lab testing can detect thyroid imbalances, even before symptoms manifest. An overactive thyroid can cause irritability, nervousness, muscle weakness, weight loss, sleep issues, and vision problems. An underactive thyroid can cause fatigue, depression, forgetfulness, and weight gain. But advanced thyroid testing simply isn't a part of the typical annual physical. And even if you push to get a thyroid panel, it often won't include Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb) or Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO). To get to the root, don't settle.

More than half of daily calories come from ultra-processed foods in America. The possible health ramifications of consuming these foods are significant, affecting everything from heart health to hormone balance. Consuming an ultra-processed diet may: - Increase the risk of heart disease - Disrupt male and female fertility - Weaken the immune system - Contribute to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes - Lead to nutrient deficiencies - Trigger weight gain But the reality is that processed foods tend to be cheap, convenient, and easily accessed. Instead of blaming yourself, focus on doing the best you can with what you have access to. Here’s how: - Look for opportunities to incorporate more whole foods into your diet. - Test your biomarkers to identify which internal systems need support. - Make small, targeted changes to your nutrition that ladder up to big changes in your health over time.