WHO-defined healthy aging approach combining genetic testing, lifestyle counseling, and collaborative medical care to maintain functional ability and wellbeing in older age.
The WHO defines healthy aging as “the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age.” Functional ability is both mental and physical capacity that enables all people to do the activities they want regardless of age. As such, it includes both cognitive health, i.e. the ability to think, learn and remember, as well as physical health i.e. mobility and strength.
At IGH, we understand that aging is unique and personal for everyone, and we know that. We know that genetic and lifestyle factors interplay to influence how people age. We study genetic predisposition through testing and reviewing family history to predict health risks and thus initiate patient management as early as possible.
Additionally, we offer lifestyle counseling consisting of nutrition, exercise, regular doctor visits, optimal sleeping habits and other everyday considerations. The IGH medical team consists of a variety of medical specialties who collaborate with complementary medicine practitioners to create a comprehensive medical plan tailored to your needs.
The IGH focus is on living longer and in good health. You can benefit from evidence-based and latest scientific discoveries to improve your lifelong quality of life. You will also gain knowledge and practical advice to enhance your daily lives. In addition, you may consider our highly accurate DNA methylation test to measure your biological age and the impact of lifestyle interventions on the age of the cell, as well as our advanced epigenetic chronic stress test to measure the wear and tear of the body and its impact on health.
Adults planning for healthy aging, individuals with family history of age-related conditions, people seeking to optimize longevity and quality of life, those interested in genetic predisposition testing, individuals wanting personalized lifestyle interventions, people concerned about cognitive and physical decline, and anyone seeking evidence-based aging strategies.
