Evidence-Based Clinical Practice · Peer-Informed Research

Journal of Healthspan Medicine & Clinical Prevention

Physician-authored analysis of clinical trials, biomarker protocols, cardiometabolic health, and proactive disease prevention.

ARCHIVE INDEX46 CLINICAL DISPATCHES
Why Healthspan Medicine Must Become a Recognized Medical Specialty
The Healthspan Climate

Why Healthspan Medicine Must Become a Recognized Medical Specialty

Why is primary care constrained in proactive prevention? A physician breaks down why healthspan medicine must become a recognized specialty, bridging evidence-based cardiology, exercise physiology, and geroscience.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 12, 2026 · 5 min read
SGLT2 Inhibitors as Gerotherapeutics: From Diabetes Medications to Longevity Candidates
Geromedicine

SGLT2 Inhibitors as Gerotherapeutics: From Diabetes Medications to Longevity Candidates

Can diabetes drugs slow biological aging? A physician breaks down SGLT2 inhibitors, their preclinical lifespan data, hallmarks of aging, and human clinical trials.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 11, 2026 · 5 min read
From Bench to Bedside: How We Safely Evaluate Gerotherapeutics in Clinical Practice
Geromedicine

From Bench to Bedside: How We Safely Evaluate Gerotherapeutics in Clinical Practice

How do physicians evaluate anti-aging drugs? A physician breaks down the clinical evidence for GLP-1s, SGLT2 inhibitors, Rapamycin, Metformin, and Fasting-Mimicking Diets in healthspan practice.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 10, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is Healthspan Medicine? A Physician’s Framework for Evidence-Based Proactive Prevention
The Healthspan Climate

What Is Healthspan Medicine? A Physician’s Framework for Evidence-Based Proactive Prevention

What is healthspan medicine? A physician breaks down evidence-based proactive prevention, how it differs from commercial longevity hype, and the 3 pillars of delaeMD.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 9, 2026 · 5 min read
The Health Benefits of Creatine: Muscle, Brain, and Bioenergetics
Lifestyle Medicine

The Health Benefits of Creatine: Muscle, Brain, and Bioenergetics

Is creatine just for athletes? A physician breaks down the evidence for creatine on muscle mass, cognitive function, kidney lab testing (combined creatinine–cystatin C eGFR), and simple daily dosing.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 7, 2026 · 5 min read
The 6 Core Movements of Resistance Training: A Physician’s Blueprint for Longevity and Movement Quality
Lifestyle Medicine

The 6 Core Movements of Resistance Training: A Physician’s Blueprint for Longevity and Movement Quality

Want to build functional strength while protecting your joints? A physician breaks down the 6 core movement patterns, free weights vs. machines, and joint-friendly exercise variations.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 7, 2026 · 7 min read
The Fasting-Mimicking Diet: Science, Mechanisms, and Clinical Evidence
Lifestyle Medicine

The Fasting-Mimicking Diet: Science, Mechanisms, and Clinical Evidence

Can you get the cellular benefits of fasting while still eating food? A physician breaks down the Fasting-Mimicking Diet, clinical evidence, the protein debate, and safety guidelines.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 6, 2026 · 6 min read
When Should You Start a Gerotherapeutic? The Timing Paradox in Longevity Medicine
Geromedicine

When Should You Start a Gerotherapeutic? The Timing Paradox in Longevity Medicine

When should you start a gerotherapeutic? A physician breaks down antagonistic pleiotropy, dosing nuances, why starting too early carries real trade-offs, and the middle-age hypothesis.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Biological Age Tests and Epigenetic Clocks: What the Science Shows (And What It Can't Tell You)
Geromedicine

Biological Age Tests and Epigenetic Clocks: What the Science Shows (And What It Can't Tell You)

Are direct-to-consumer biological age tests worth it? A physician breaks down how epigenetic clocks work, what the science proves, and why they currently lack clinical utility.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is One of the Strongest Predictors of Healthspan (And How to Train It)
Lifestyle Medicine

Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is One of the Strongest Predictors of Healthspan (And How to Train It)

Why is cardiorespiratory fitness a key longevity metric? A physician breaks down testing methods, accuracy, the evidence-backed 4x4 protocol, and exercise-drug interactions.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Decoding the 2026 Cholesterol Guidelines: Why "Lower for Longer" Is the Essential Strategy for Cardiovascular Health
Disease-Specific Prevention

Decoding the 2026 Cholesterol Guidelines: Why "Lower for Longer" Is the Essential Strategy for Cardiovascular Health

What do the updated 2026 cholesterol guidelines mean for your heart? A physician breaks down ApoB, PREVENT risk tiers, Lp(a), and the "lower for longer" strategy.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 2, 2026 · 5 min read
The Protein Paradox: Balancing Longevity Science with Functional Muscle Preservation
Lifestyle Medicine

The Protein Paradox: Balancing Longevity Science with Functional Muscle Preservation

Restrict protein for longevity or increase it to preserve muscle? A physician breaks down the protein paradox, human cohort data, and evidence-based intake guidelines.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Plasma Dilution: Separating Geroscience from Commercial Hype
Geromedicine

Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Plasma Dilution: Separating Geroscience from Commercial Hype

Is plasma exchange a true geroscience breakthrough or commercial hype? A physician breaks down neutral plasma dilution, the AMBAR trial, epigenetic clock data in healthy adults, and safety considerations.

delaeMD Clinical TeamAug 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Metformin as a Gerotherapeutic: Science, Promise, and Clinical Realities
Geromedicine

Metformin as a Gerotherapeutic: Science, Promise, and Clinical Realities

Is metformin a true anti-aging drug or a metabolic medication? A physician breaks down the science, mouse ITP trials, exercise interaction data, and long-term mortality studies.

delaeMD Clinical TeamJul 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Beyond the Basic Panel: 5 Advanced Lab Tests for Proactive Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health
Disease-Specific Prevention

Beyond the Basic Panel: 5 Advanced Lab Tests for Proactive Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health

Looking to go beyond standard bloodwork? A physician breaks down 5 advanced lab tests—including ApoB, Lp(a), and hs-CRP—that provide deeper insights into long-term health.

delaeMD Clinical TeamJul 31, 2026 · 5 min read
Full-Body MRIs for Cancer Screening: Promises, Pitfalls, and How to Decide
Disease-Specific Prevention

Full-Body MRIs for Cancer Screening: Promises, Pitfalls, and How to Decide

Thinking about getting a full-body MRI? A physician breaks down the pros, cons, false-positive risks, and why working with an independent doctor is essential before screening.

delaeMD Clinical TeamJul 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Why Proactive Healthspan Care Is the Next Essential Frontier in Medicine
The Healthspan Climate

Why Proactive Healthspan Care Is the Next Essential Frontier in Medicine

Why is proactive health care so hard to access in traditional primary care? A physician breaks down the systemic limits of reactive medicine, the need for standardized healthspan care, and how targeted prevention protects long-term health.

delaeMD Clinical TeamJul 30, 2026 · 5 min read
GLP-1 RAs as Gerotherapeutics: Cardiometabolic Breakthrough or True Anti-Aging Therapy?
Geromedicine

GLP-1 RAs as Gerotherapeutics: Cardiometabolic Breakthrough or True Anti-Aging Therapy?

Are GLP-1 RAs like semaglutide true gerotherapeutics? A physician breaks down the evidence for inflammation reduction, cardiovascular protection, muscle quality nuances, and clinical protocols.

delaeMD Clinical TeamJul 28, 2026 · 5 min read