The interdisciplinary field dedicated to maximizing the duration of an individual’s life spent in a state of optimal physiological function, encompassing physical, cognitive, and hormonal vitality. This science prioritizes the quality of years lived over mere longevity, focusing on delaying the onset and progression of age-associated decline. It is the clinical pursuit of sustained peak performance across the lifespan.
Origin
This concept emerged from longevity research, differentiating ‘Healthspan’ from ‘Lifespan’ to emphasize functional capacity. It integrates insights from endocrinology, cellular metabolism, and regenerative biology to create actionable protocols. The term signifies a proactive approach to mitigating physiological entropy.
Mechanism
Strategies focus on maintaining hormonal milieu, optimizing mitochondrial efficiency, and reducing chronic inflammation, all factors that accelerate biological aging. Interventions aim to bolster endogenous repair systems, such as DNA repair pathways and protein quality control mechanisms. By addressing these core aging drivers, the science seeks to compress the period of morbidity at the end of life.
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