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Longevity Medicine

Meaning

Longevity Medicine is a specialized, proactive field of clinical practice that focuses on the systematic application of biomedical science and advanced diagnostics to extend the healthy human lifespan, known as healthspan, rather than merely treating age-related diseases after they manifest. This discipline integrates principles from gerontology, endocrinology, and molecular biology to identify and therapeutically target the fundamental biological mechanisms of aging, such as cellular senescence and mitochondrial dysfunction. The core objective is to maintain physiological function, enhance resilience, and significantly compress the period of age-related morbidity. It represents a paradigm shift from reactive disease management to preventative health optimization based on a deep understanding of biological aging.