WHY HEATHER IS SO EXCITED ABOUT ANTI-AGEING AND 21ST CENTURY MEDICINE

People are living longer now than ever before in history. It is important that those extended years be healthy, vital, high quality years. Fortunately, there is a revolution in medical technology and health care taking place. We are entering a new era, where medical technology is being developed that can slow and perhaps even reverse the physical and mental deterioration normally attributed to ageing. It is generally accepted now by experts in the field that the premature deterioration from cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders may be delayed and, at best prevented entirely. 21st Century Medicine is not only about the extension of youthful health and vitality, but also a paradigm shift in focus from treating symptoms after disease has occurred to early detection and prevention of disease and promotion of optimal health and well-being for all ages.