Why it matters
Movement is medicine.
The science is settled.
Decades of research prove one thing. The way you move shapes how long, how strong, and how well you live. Here is what the evidence says, and why it matters for you.
The truth about movement
For years, the advice was to rest. That advice was wrong.
When the body faces a hard season, the old instinct was to slow down, conserve, and wait. Research has turned that instinct on its head. Structured movement is now recognized as a clinical therapy, not a lifestyle extra. Leading medical bodies agree that exercise belongs in standard care. 2,3,4
The largest expert review to date concluded that exercise is safe across a wide range of conditions and stages, and that the right doses of aerobic, resistance, and combined training improve anxiety, depression, fatigue, physical function, and quality of life. 1
When you move with purpose, you do not just add years to your life. You add life to your years.
This is the foundation of Memios™. Movement, nutrition, recovery, and purpose work together to keep you strong. The earlier you start, the more you protect. Your body is still yours. Here is how to make the most of it.
What the evidence shows
Six reasons movement changes everything.
Each benefit below is drawn from peer-reviewed clinical research. The references are listed at the bottom of this page.
Energy that lasts
Fatigue is one of the most common and stubborn challenges of a hard health season. Structured exercise reduces fatigue and improves daily function more reliably than rest alone.
1A clearer mind
Movement eases anxiety and depression and lifts mood, with effects documented across large clinical reviews. It also restores a sense of agency over your own health.
1A stronger start
Building physical reserve before a procedure improves how well the body tolerates it and speeds recovery afterward. Preparation is one of the most powerful windows you have.
5lower risk of dying from disease is linked to staying active after diagnosis, across multiple conditions.2
people in the US are living beyond a cancer diagnosis today, projected to reach 26 million by 2030.8
of oncology practice groups offer any structured exercise or rehabilitation program.6
A new tool for metabolic health
Why GLP-1 matters, and why it only works with the rest.
GLP-1 medications are reshaping metabolic health for adults over 50. Used well, they open the door to movement. Used alone, they carry real risks. Here is why GLP-1, exercise, and nutrition belong together.
Why GLP-1 matters
Carrying excess weight makes movement harder and keeps the body in a state of chronic, low-grade inflammation. GLP-1 therapy drives meaningful weight loss, with trials showing average reductions near 15 percent of body weight. 11 It also lowers markers of inflammation such as C-reactive protein across dozens of controlled trials. 12 Less weight and less inflammation mean it is easier, and safer, to move.
Why GLP-1 and exercise matter
Weight loss is not all fat. Up to 40 percent of the weight lost on GLP-1 therapy can come from lean muscle. 13 After 50, losing muscle drives frailty and falls. Resistance training is the proven way to protect strength while the weight comes off. Movement turns weight loss into lasting vitality, not lost function. 13,14
Why GLP-1 and nutrition matter
GLP-1 lowers appetite, so you eat less. That makes every bite count. Without enough protein, the body breaks down muscle. Research in older adults shows that higher protein intake paired with resistance training preserves lean mass during weight loss. 14,15 Smart nutrition is what keeps the strength you are working to protect.
This is the Memios approach. Medication is one tool. Paired with movement and nutrition, it becomes a path to a stronger, longer life. Used alone, it leaves your strength on the table.
myMemios App
Everything runs in one app, myMemios.
The science only works if you act on it. myMemios measures what your body can actually do, tells you what to do about it, and tracks whether it worked. It does not diagnose you and it does not give medical advice.
Your Score, at your own pace
Take the Return to Wellness Score™ in the app. It looks at eight areas: endurance, strength, mobility, balance, nutrition status, obesity, cognition and mood. It saves as you go, so you can stop and come back.
A Report you own
Your Report lives in myMemios, and it belongs to you. You carry the record. You decide who sees it.
A plan built from your scores
Your exercise and nutrition plan comes from your own results, not a template. When your scores change, your plan changes with them.
Measured again on the same test
You take the same tests again over time. You see whether the plan worked, in your own numbers.
Track what you eat and how you move
Scan a barcode to log a meal, see your nutrient targets, and track activity, weight, sleep, mood and energy. Your goals and trends sit on one screen.
Every free score, in one place
The Movement Transformation Score, the Immune Score, the four functional tests and The Longevity Letter library all sit in the free tier of the app.
Your scores, your plan and your record, in one place.
$99 once for the Return to Wellness Score. Then $29 a month if you want the app, and nothing if you do not. If what you need is something we do not do, we hand you the name of someone who does.
The gap we close
The science is clear. The access is not.
- No clear path. Most care teams do not have a simple way to assess, advise, and connect people to safe, structured movement. 10
- Few programs. Only about a quarter of practice groups offer any exercise or rehabilitation option at all. 6
- The most vulnerable are left out. Older adults make up under 15 percent of exercise research cohorts, and the most advanced cases under 5 percent. 10
This is why Memios exists.
We connect you to certified guidance, a clear plan, and a care team built around you. We turn settled science into a path you can actually walk. From a strong foundation through every season of life, Memios meets you where you are.
The evidence is in. Your strongest years can be ahead of you.
Join The Longevity Letter for the science, habits, and purpose behind a long, healthy life.
Grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Every claim on this page is grounded in peer-reviewed research and major clinical guidelines. Sources are listed below in the order they appear.
- 1Campbell KL, Winters-Stone KM, Wiskemann J, et al. Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors: Consensus Statement from International Multidisciplinary Roundtable. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2019;51(11):2375–2390.
- 2Ligibel JA, Bohlke K, May AM, et al. Exercise, Diet, and Weight Management During Cancer Treatment: ASCO Guideline. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2022;40(22):2491–2507.
- 3Rock CL, Thomson CA, Sullivan KR, et al. American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guideline for Cancer Survivors. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 2022;72(3):230–262.
- 4Schmitz KH, Campbell AM, Stuiver MM, et al. Exercise is Medicine in Oncology: Engaging Clinicians to Help Patients Move Through Cancer. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 2019;69(6):468–484.
- 5Stout NL, Brown JC, Schwartz AL, et al. An Exercise Oncology Clinical Pathway: Screening and Referral for Personalized Interventions. Cancer. 2020;126(12):2750–2758.
- 6Schmitz KH, Demanelis K, Crisafio ME, et al. Proximity to Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise Oncology by Geography, Race, and Socioeconomic Status. Cancer. 2025;131(1):e35515.
- 7Baumann FT, Jensen W, Berling-Ernst A, et al. Exercise Therapy in Oncology — the Impact on Quality of Life and Side Effects. Deutsches Ärzteblatt International. 2024;121(10):331–337.
- 8American Cancer Society. Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Facts & Figures 2022–2024. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2022.
- 9Rock CL, Thomson CA, Sullivan KR, et al. ACS Nutrition and Physical Activity Guideline for Cancer Survivors — resistance training and lean mass preservation. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 2022;72(3):230–262.
- 10Cao C, Campbell KL, Betof Warner A, et al. The Multidisciplinary Community of Exercise Oncology Practice: Current Status and Future Directions. JNCI Monographs. 2025;2025(71):344–350.
- 11Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S, et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. New England Journal of Medicine. 2021;384(11):989–1002.
- 12Inflammatory biomarker response to GLP-1 receptor agonists versus other glucose-lowering medications: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 40 randomized controlled trials. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2025;16:1734549.
- 13Neeland IJ, Linge J, Birkenfeld AL. Changes in lean body mass with glucagon-like peptide-1-based therapies and mitigation strategies. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 2024;26(Suppl 4):16–27.
- 14Lee J, Lee C, Min J, et al. Effects of protein supplementation combined with resistance exercise on body composition and physical function in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2017;106(4):1078–1091.
- 15Verreijen AM, Verlaan S, Engberink MF, et al. A high whey protein-, leucine-, and vitamin D-enriched supplement preserves muscle mass during intentional weight loss in obese older adults: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2015;101(2):279–286.