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Functional Youthspan Extension

Meaning

Functional Youthspan Extension is the clinical and therapeutic goal of increasing the duration of a person’s life during which they maintain optimal physical, cognitive, and metabolic function, characterized by high vitality and independence. This concept moves beyond merely extending total lifespan to focus on improving the quality of the later years by delaying the onset of age-related functional decline and chronic disease. Achieving this extension involves optimizing hormonal milieu, cellular resilience, and systemic homeostatic mechanisms. It represents a paradigm shift from treating pathology to actively promoting robust health.