Patient Guides
Plain-language answers to the most common longevity medicine questions — written by the Haute MD editorial team.
Longevity medicine extends healthspan through advanced diagnostics, biomarker optimization, and preventive interventions. Learn what longevity medicine is.
Read GuideA longevity doctor uses advanced diagnostics and personalized protocols to optimize healthspan and prevent age-related disease. Learn what to expect.
Read GuidePreventive medicine focuses on avoiding disease before it develops through screening, lifestyle optimization, and early intervention. Learn what preventive medicine includes.
Read GuideFunctional medicine identifies root causes of chronic disease through comprehensive assessment of lifestyle, genetics, and environment. Learn how it works.
Read GuideThe most important longevity biomarkers include ApoB, fasting insulin, hsCRP, testosterone, and VO2 max. Learn which biomarkers to track for healthspan.
Read GuideBiological age measures how well your body is aging at a cellular level compared to your chronological age. Learn how biological age is measured and improved.
Read GuideBiological age is measured through DNA methylation clocks, telomere testing, and functional assessments. Learn the most accurate methods.
Read GuideVO2 max is the maximum oxygen your body can use during exercise and is the strongest predictor of longevity. Learn what VO2 max is and how to improve it.
Read GuideContinuous glucose monitoring (CGM) tracks blood sugar in real time, revealing metabolic patterns invisible to standard tests. Learn how CGM benefits non-diabetics.
Read GuideThe most important longevity blood tests include ApoB, Lp(a), fasting insulin, hsCRP, and a comprehensive hormonal panel. Learn what to ask your doctor to order.
Read GuideHormone optimization restores hormonal balance to improve energy, body composition, cognitive function, and longevity. Learn what hormone optimization includes.
Read GuideTRT restores testosterone levels in men with hypogonadism, improving energy, libido, body composition, and cognitive function.
Read GuidePeptide therapy uses short amino acid chains to signal specific biological processes, supporting tissue repair, hormone production, and longevity.
Read GuideNAD+ therapy replenishes declining levels of this critical coenzyme to support energy production, DNA repair, and cellular aging.
Read GuideRed light therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular energy production and tissue repair. Learn how photobiomodulation works.
Read GuideHyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers 100% oxygen under increased pressure to promote healing. Learn about the evidence and longevity applications.
Read GuideEvidence-based supplements for healthy aging include omega-3s, vitamin D, magnesium, NMN, and creatine. Learn what the research supports.
Read GuidePrecision medicine tailors medical treatment to an individual's genetic, molecular, and lifestyle profile. Learn how precision medicine works.
Read GuideExecutive health screening provides comprehensive annual health assessment for high-performance individuals. Learn what is included and where to get it.
Read GuideFull-body MRI detects cancer and vascular abnormalities before symptoms develop. Learn what full-body MRI includes, costs, and whether it is right for you.
Read GuidePreventive cardiology identifies and reduces cardiovascular risk before heart disease develops. Learn what preventive cardiac testing includes.
Read GuideMetabolic health reflects how efficiently your body processes energy. Only 12% of American adults are fully metabolically healthy. Learn what metabolic health means.
Read GuideAccelerated aging is caused by chronic inflammation, poor metabolic health, sleep deprivation, and stress. Learn the mechanisms and how to slow aging.
Read GuideThe most evidence-based longevity interventions are exercise, sleep, diet, and stress management. Learn the proven strategies for extending healthspan.
Read GuideChoosing a longevity doctor requires evaluating credentials, diagnostic depth, personalization, and ongoing monitoring capabilities. Learn what to look for.
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