In the last ten years, terms such as "longevity" and "healthspan" have gradually woven themselves into the fabric of mainstream conversations. But what exactly does longevity medicine encompass? How does it stand in relation to the medical practices we've been accustomed to for centuries? 

The Present vs. The Future of Medical Practice

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, the field of medicine has achieved remarkable success in confronting diseases once symptoms manifested —that is, when an individual is already facing illness. This approach has significantly improved survival rates for various diseases that were once lethal in earlier life stages. However, it hasn't substantially pushed the boundaries of our species' maximum lifespan.

Worse yet, few would disagree that old age today is any different than old age even hundreds of years ago. It is a period often characterized by discomfort, diminished strength, limited mobility, cognitive decline, and a general downturn in quality of life. Sadly, for many people, after working hard for decades, the rewards of all that invested energy are unrealized because of the condition their body is in.

This is neither a criticism of the individual (many of us try to stay as healthy as we can) nor a criticism of traditional medical care (medical professionals are relentless in deploying every tool at their disposal to take care of their patients).

So, what is changing?

Longevity medicine is about optimizing your full health potential, not treating your illness. There are many tools available today, right now, that allow us to see, not what diseases you already have, but the ones that are right around the corner. 

Just as importantly, we aren’t talking about your risks based on overall demographics or general population statistics. By using cutting edge, scientifically validated tools, we are able to understand your specific, unique risk profile.

Putting Longevity Medicine into Practice

Seeing what is coming is only half the battle. The true differentiator, and ultimately benefit, of longevity medicine is that we already have ways to act on that information. We have a range of interventions at our disposal, from proven strategies like regular exercise and quality sleep to advanced treatments supported by growing scientific evidence, such as NMN and resveratrol. 

What's most important is that these strategies are tailored to your personalized, ideal health metrics and are continuously adapted based on your body's response over time. Longevity medicine moves beyond generic advice and prescriptions based on a hypothetical average person, towards a fully customized and personalized health optimization journey.

The Ultimate Goal of Longevity Medicine

 In essence, longevity medicine uses a comprehensive understanding of your personal health and genetic profile to create a health plan that's uniquely yours. Longevity medicine is here to make sure you get the most days you can, and the most out of every day.