By Kevin Famuyiro – The LA Times –
Modern medicine frequently measures longevity simply by the number of years a person remains alive. Functional medicine takes a different approach by prioritizing the quality of those years. The objective is to extend health span rather than just lifespan. Preventing the premature aging that afflicts many populations is a primary focus of this medical philosophy.
“Longevity is so much more than years lived,” states Dr. Stacie Stephenson, a pioneer of functional and integrative medicine and a board member of The American Nutrition Association. “From my perspective, longevity is about years lived well.”
