Most of us think of aging as a simple number: how many birthdays we’ve celebrated. That number is your chronological age, but it doesn’t always tell the full story of how your body is functioning. Your biological age reflects what’s really happening at a cellular level, and in some cases, it can be years ahead (or years behind) your actual age.
Dr. Corey Howard, board-certified in internal and functional medicine and founder of Howard Health & Wellness in Naples, Florida, can help uncover the difference between these two types of aging. With decades of experience and advanced training in longevity medicine, he creates personalized plans that slow biological aging and extend healthspan, not just lifespan.
Signs You May Be Aging Faster Than You Should
Some changes are easy to notice, like lower energy, slower recovery after exercise, or difficulty sleeping. Others are more subtle, such as increased inflammation, declining hormone levels, or changes in metabolic health.
Two people could both be 50 years old, but one might feel sharp, active, and strong while the other struggles with fatigue and chronic conditions. That difference often comes down to biological age.
How Biological Age Is Measured
At Howard Health & Wellness, advanced testing helps reveal how your body is really aging. These tools look beyond the surface and give insight into cellular and metabolic health:
- Epigenetic testing shows how your genes are functioning in response to lifestyle and environment.
- Biological age tests such as TruAge and GlycanAge measure DNA methylation and immune markers.
- Metabolic and mitochondrial testing evaluates how well your cells create and use energy.
- Hormone panels identify imbalances in testosterone, estrogen, and other hormones that influence vitality.
These results provide a clear picture of whether your body is aging faster than your birthday suggests.
What You Can Do to Slow Biological Aging
The good news is that you have more control than you think. Nutrition, exercise, restorative sleep, and stress management are cornerstones of any longevity plan.
Dr. Howard uses this foundation and adds advanced strategies, like hormone optimization and functional medicine approaches, to help you stay healthier for longer.
Make Longevity a Priority
Aging is inevitable, but how you age is something you can influence. If you are ready to understand your true biological age and want to learn how to slow it down, call Howard Health & Wellness at 239-331-2285 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Corey Howard works with patients in Naples, Florida, and also offers virtual consultations for those in Park City, Utah.
