Measuring Health. Improving Healthspan. Advancing Longevity.
Julian A. Jarman, MD Research Foundation, Inc.
"And then one day you find, Ten years have got behind you, No one told you when to run, You missed the starting gun"
- Pink Floyd, Time
Foundation Health Οptimization & Longevity Program
We provide a 15-Step System for Transforming Long-Term Health to all donors.
Introduction
Traditional Western medicine focuses on finding and treating disease. But health is far more than the absence of disease.
The Foundation Health Optimization & Longevity Program was created to help individuals measure, improve, and maintain health before disease develops. Using objective assessments of body composition, fitness, metabolic function, biomarkers, nutrition, and preventive medicine, the program provides a practical framework for improving healthspan and supporting long-term longevity.
Health optimization is a data-driven process grounded in measurable outcomes, physiology, and scientific evidence. It is distinct from programs that rely primarily on subjective wellness claims, unproven interventions, or product sales.
As a nonprofit organization, the Foundation does not sell products of any kind.
It is never too late to start. Earlier is better, but now is your starting gun.
Our Mission
Health is NOT just the absence of disease.
The mission of the Julian A. Jarman MD Research Foundation is to advance evidence-based methods for defining, measuring, and improving health. Through education, research, data collection, and scientific collaboration, the Foundation seeks to identify practical strategies that help individuals maintain health, function, and independence throughout life.
99% of donations support health research, education, and advocacy. Less than 1% of donations are used for operational expenses.
Areas of Interest
We support research to advance evidence-based methods for defining, measuring, and improving health. Our work focuses on identifying practical interventions and strategies that help individuals maintain health, function, and independence while reducing the burden of preventable disease.
Our specific areas of interest include:
Defining and Measuring Health
• Body Composition (DEXA)
• VO₂max and Cardiorespiratory Fitness
• Resting Metabolic Rate
• Biomarkers
• Physiologic AssessmentMetabolic and Cardiovascular Health
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Insulin Resistance
• Lipids and ApoB
• Hypertension
• Cardiovascular Disease PreventionHealthy Aging and Healthspan
• Nutrition
• Fitness
• Muscle Mass and Strength
• Hormonal Health
• Functional CapacityBrain and Mental Health
• Cognitive Health
• Mood Disorders
• Brain AgingPreventive Medicine and Risk Reduction
• Early Detection
• Disease Prevention
• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
• Metabolic Risk Assessment
Education Programs
We offer lectures to corporations on health optimization and longevity.
Collaboration
Our Philosophy
We believe that health is not just defined by the absence of disease and in a comprehensive approach to medicine defined by:
A partnership between patient and physician.
The treatment of physical and mental issues, disease prevention, optimum health, and longevity through:
Medical testing, including VO2Max, RMR, DEXAscan, medication, nonprescription supplements that have good science to support their use, beneficial behaviors and a written, regularly reviewed health plan developed by the patient and physician.
