Optimize Your Health, Energy, and Vitality
Aging is inevitable, but how you age is within your control. Longevity medicine at Howard Health & Wellness in Naples, Florida, is a proactive approach to helping you stay strong, mentally sharp, and full of energy into your later years.
Dr. Corey Howard is an expert in internal medicine, functional medicine, and longevity services. He uses science-backed tools to help extend how long and how well you live.
The goal of longevity medicine is simple: to delay or reverse age-related dysfunction at the cellular level, preventing the chronic illnesses that often come with getting older. We can slow down biological aging and give you more quality years of life.
Lifespan vs. Healthspan: What’s the Real Goal?
Many people assume that living longer means spending more years in decline, battling chronic disease, or struggling with mobility and mental function. But that’s not true. Longevity medicine is about ensuring that you don’t just live longer, you live better.
Lifespan is simply the number of years you are alive, but healthspan is the number of years you remain active, independent, and free from serious disease. The goal of longevity medicine is to extend healthspan so that your later years are just as fulfilling as your younger years.
The exciting part is that we can now measure how your body is aging at a cellular level and create a plan to slow it down.
How Do We Measure and Optimize Longevity?
Most people judge aging by external signs: wrinkles, energy levels, aches, and pains. But your true biological age is based on what’s happening inside your body.
Two people may both be 50 years old, yet one has the metabolic health of a 35-year-old, while the other is experiencing rapid decline.
To assess how you’re aging, Dr. Howard uses advanced diagnostic testing to create a clear picture of your metabolic and cellular health. These tests may include:
- Epigenetic Testing: Looks at how your genes are functioning in response to lifestyle and environment to identify whether your body is aging faster or slower than expected.
- Biological Age Tests: Tools like TruAge, DunedinPACE, and GlycanAge measure DNA methylation and immune system markers to determine your true biological age compared to your actual age.
- Metabolic & Mitochondrial Testing: Evaluates how efficiently your cells produce energy and process nutrients, which is key to maintaining strength, stamina, and brain function.
- Hormone Panels: Checks levels of testosterone, estrogen, DHEA, growth hormone, and other key hormones to support muscle mass, mental clarity, sleep, and overall vitality.
These insights allow Dr. Howard to build a personalized plan that helps slow biological aging and support long-term wellness from the inside out.
How Can You Slow Aging and Extend Your Healthspan?
There is no single answer to longevity. It requires an integrated approach that supports every system in your body. Many of the most powerful interventions are things you can start doing right now.
Nutrition
What you eat has a direct impact on your metabolic health, inflammation levels, and how quickly your cells age.
Dr. Howard helps you create a nutrient-dense diet that supports muscle mass, brain function, and metabolic flexibility.
Time-restricted eating (eating within an 8–10-hour window) can help reduce inflammation and improve cellular repair. Eliminating excessive sugar and processed foods is also important, as they accelerate aging through oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Exercise
Exercise is medicine. Strength training is non-negotiable if you want to age well, as it keeps your metabolism strong, prevents muscle loss, and supports healthy hormone levels.
Low-to-moderate intensity exercise, like brisk walking or cycling, improves mitochondrial function and cardiovascular health. Short bursts of high-intensity exercise can boost growth hormone production, which naturally declines with age.
Sleep
Sleep is one of the most overlooked factors in longevity. It’s when your body undergoes deep repair, regulates hormones, and clears out waste from the brain. Poor sleep speeds up aging, increases inflammation, and negatively impacts memory and metabolism.
Creating a consistent sleep routine and managing light exposure in the evening can make a huge difference in how you feel and function.
Stress Management
Chronic stress is one of the fastest ways to accelerate aging. When your body is constantly in fight-or-flight mode, it releases high levels of cortisol, which breaks down muscle and increases inflammation.
Learning how to manage stress, whether through breathwork, meditation, or time in nature, can improve everything from immune function to heart health.
Biohacking: What’s Science and What’s Hype?
You may have heard the term "biohacking" thrown around in longevity discussions. While some biohacking techniques are scientifically validated, others are experimental or simply not backed by strong evidence.
Some people are exploring unconventional methods like chelation therapy, which involves removing heavy metals from the body, and whole blood apheresis, a process that filters and rejuvenates blood. Others are using photobiomodulation (light therapy) or stem cell infusions, hoping to regenerate tissues and slow aging.
While some of these approaches may hold promise, longevity medicine isn’t really about chasing extreme interventions. It’s about using proven strategies that make a meaningful difference.
Dr. Howard’s focus is always on what works, based on the latest science.
Peptide Therapy: The Promise and the Reality
Peptides are small proteins that act like messengers in the body, helping control how cells function. Researchers are looking into how certain peptides might help with things like tissue repair and energy levels. For example:
- BPC-157 may support healing in muscles and joints.
- Epitalon has been studied for its potential to protect telomeres, which are parts of your DNA linked to aging.
- CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin may help the body maintain muscle and support healthy hormone levels.
Even though some of these peptides show potential, most are not approved by the FDA and are only available in research settings. That’s why peptide therapy should only be considered under the guidance of a medical expert who can evaluate whether it’s appropriate for your case.
Why Work With Dr. Howard for Longevity Medicine?
There’s a lot of noise out there when it comes to aging and wellness, and not all of it is backed by science. Longevity medicine is about using reliable data and medical expertise to help you stay healthy as you age.
Dr. Corey Howard brings over two decades of experience to this field. He’s board-certified in both internal medicine and functional medicine, fellowship-trained in gastroenterology and metabolic nutritional medicine, and has completed advanced training in hormone therapy, regenerative medicine, and even plant-based nutrition.
He’s also a past president of the Florida Medical Association and continues to serve on its Board of Governors, so he has a front-row seat to the latest advances in modern medicine. Dr. Howard uses that deep clinical knowledge to create longevity plans that support how your body functions at every stage of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are There Risks or Side Effects Associated With Peptide Therapy for Anti-Aging?
Peptide therapy is generally well tolerated, but it’s not risk-free. Some people may experience mild side effects like injection site irritation, headaches, or digestive upset, depending on the peptide used.
Since many peptides are not FDA-approved and are still under investigation, it’s important to work with a knowledgeable physician like Dr. Howard, who can assess whether they’re appropriate for your health goals and monitor their use carefully.
How Soon Can I Expect to See Results From a Longevity Medicine Program?
Results vary depending on your age, health status, and how consistently you follow your treatment plan. Some patients notice improvements in energy, sleep, or mental clarity within weeks, while others may see more gradual changes over several months. Longevity medicine focuses on long-term benefits, so the goal is sustainable progress over time, not overnight fixes.
How Does Time-Restricted Eating Benefit Cellular Health?
Time-restricted eating gives your body a daily break from digestion, which can help reduce inflammation and support cellular repair. It may also improve insulin sensitivity, support weight management, and trigger autophagy, which is a process where your body clears out damaged cells. These effects may contribute to slower biological aging and improved metabolic health.
Is Longevity Medicine Suitable for People Under 40?
Yes. While many people start thinking about longevity in midlife, starting earlier can have long-term benefits. In your 30s or even late 20s, early intervention can help preserve hormone balance, prevent metabolic dysfunction, and slow down biological aging before problems begin.
Can I Combine Longevity Medicine With Other Wellness Treatments?
Absolutely. Longevity medicine often complements other treatments like hormone therapy, nutritional programs, or fitness plans. Dr. Howard takes a whole-person approach and can coordinate your longevity strategy with other modalities to ensure they work together safely and effectively.
Make the Years Ahead Your Best Yet
The best time to start prioritizing your longevity was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today.
If you’re ready to slow down biological aging and prevent disease before it starts, call 239-331-2285 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Howard in Naples, Florida, or virtually in Park City, Utah.
