#197: How to Live Longer & Stronger: The Science of Early Disease Detection with Dr Steven Lu
What if you could detect disease years before symptoms appear?
In this week’s episode of Body Bites with Bec, I’m joined by one of Australia’s most forward-thinking longevity doctors, Dr Steven Lu – Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Everlab, a pioneering preventative health and longevity clinic that’s redefining how Australians care for their health.
After 15+ years in neurosurgery, intensive care, and cardiothoracic medicine, Dr Lu realised that many of the illnesses he saw could have been prevented if detected earlier. That insight inspired him to shift from treating disease to detecting it early – helping people live longer, stronger, and healthier lives through individualised testing and data-driven healthcare.
This episode will completely shift how you think about your health, disease prevention, and longevity.
Meet Dr Steven Lu – Longevity Doctor & Founder of Everlab
Dr Steven Lu is one of Australia’s most respected longevity physicians and a leading voice in preventative medicine, genetic testing, and personalised health. Through Everlab, he’s helping Australians move from reactive “sick care” to proactive health optimisation – using biomarkers, advanced scans, and AI to create personalised prevention plans.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, his mission is simple: to help you understand your body’s data, uncover hidden risks, and build the foundations to live longer and stronger.
“Your health is your biggest asset – not your bank account or real estate portfolio – you should understand it as clearly as your finances.”
-Dr Steven Lu
Inside this episode:
We dive deep into the future of preventative healthcare and how you can take charge of your health with smarter testing, strength training, and nutrition.
Dr Lu explains how to detect disease early, why muscle is your best longevity tool, and how your genetics, sleep, and gut health all play a role in long-term vitality.
You’ll also hear us chat about the scary rise in cancer among younger Australians, how whole foods and fibre can help reduce inflammation and bowel cancer risk, and why your visceral fat may increase during perimenopause and menopause – even if nothing else has changed.
What You’ll Learn:
This conversation will help you…
Understand how early disease detection can prevent chronic illness.
Feel empowered to take charge of your health with individualised testing and personalised medicine.
See why muscle, gut health, and sleep are the true longevity foundations – not trends.
Find out why that stubborn belly fat isn’t “just hormones” – and what you can do about it.
The 3-2-1 sleep rule for better sleep and recovery.
Whole foods + fibre – the unsung heroes of gut and hormonal health.
The connection between inflammation, visceral fat, menopause, and metabolic health.
If you’ve ever felt like something’s “off” with your body even though your GP says you’re fine – this episode is for you.
Learn how to use data, testing, and nutrition to optimise your health, build muscle, prevent disease, and live longer and stronger.
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About Dr Steven Lu:
Dr Steven Lu (MBBS Hons, DCH, FRACGP) is one of Australia’s most forward-thinking medical leaders and a pioneer in longevity and preventative health. With over 15 years of experience across neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, intensive care, general practice, and psychotherapy, he has seen both the brilliance and blind spots of modern medicine. His years on the frontline, including during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, revealed how many severe illnesses could have been prevented if detected earlier — a realisation that drives his mission to help Australians live longer, stronger, and healthier lives.
As the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Everlab, Dr Lu is redefining healthcare by using advanced screening, biomarker testing and AI to detect disease risks long before symptoms appear. He leads research with the University of Sydney, teaches through the Royal Australian College of GPs, and is recognised as a leading voice in longevity, cardiovascular research, metabolic health, and personalised prevention. His evidence-based approach combines genetics, sleep, nutrition, muscle, and bone health to create truly individualised prevention plans — helping Australians move from reactive “sick care” to proactive, practical longevity.
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