The following podcast features a discussion between Dr. Lewerenz from Longevity Health Institute and Ryan Ringold from Bionicc Body Screening. They discuss the use of full-body MRI screening as a preventative health measure, with key topics listed below:
Summary and Key points:
- Ryan’s Personal Story Ryan explains how his father’s late-stage cancer diagnosis inspired the creation of Bionicc Body Screening, as an earlier MRI could have detected the cancer at a treatable stage.
- Preventive vs. Diagnostic MRI They clarify that a full-body screening MRI is different from a diagnostic MRI. A screening MRI provides a broad overview to detect potential issues early, while a diagnostic MRI focuses on a specific area of concern.
- What Full-Body MRIs Can Detect The screenings can identify early signs of cancer, risk of stroke, aneurysms, arthritis, MS lesions, fatty liver, and other abnormalities.
- Importance of Early Detection Dr. Lewerenz emphasizes that catching diseases like cancer in the early stages improves treatment outcomes and quality of life.
- Addressing Symptoms and Asymptomatic Individuals Screenings can reveal underlying causes for ongoing symptoms or provide peace of mind for those who are asymptomatic.
- Incidental Findings and False Positives The speakers discuss that incidental findings are common, and false positives can occur, but the value of information often outweighs these concerns.
- The Value of Information Both agree that the information from these screenings is valuable for establishing a baseline for future comparison.
- Process and Cost The results are available within two weeks and the cost of a full body MRI is just under $3,000, not covered by insurance.
- Proactive Younger Generations Ryan notes a trend of younger people being more proactive about their health.
- Partnering with Physicians It is encouraged to share the results with your physician for proper guidance.
The overall message is that proactive health measures like full-body MRI screenings offer significant benefits for long-term health.
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Author: The Bionicc Body Screening Team