Most people think an annual physical exam and longevity testing check the same things. They do not. One is built to catch disease once it shows up. The other is built to show how your body is aging before anything goes wrong. Knowing the difference can change how you plan your health care for the […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It affects men and women of every age. Many people do not realize they are at risk until a heart attack happens, since early heart disease often causes no symptoms at all. The good news is that most cases of heart disease can […]
If you have spent any time researching longevity or anti-aging treatments, you have probably come across NAD+. It is one of the most talked-about molecules in the wellness world right now, and for good reason. NAD+ plays a role in nearly everything your cells do, from producing energy to repairing damage. As you age, your […]
If you have ever wondered how IV vitamin therapy works, the short answer is simple. It delivers vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants straight into your bloodstream, skipping your digestive system entirely. But the full picture involves a bit more science, and understanding it helps you know why this treatment can feel so different from taking a […]
If you’ve been feeling “off” lately, tired for no clear reason, gaining weight despite no change in habits, or noticing your mood swings more than usual, you’re not imagining it. These are some of the most common signs of hormonal imbalance, and they’re more widespread than most people realize. Your body runs on more than […]
If you’re eating well, exercising consistently, and the scale still won’t move, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not failing. After more than 30 years treating patients in the DMV area, Dr. Mahsin Habib of Next Health sees this exact frustration walk through the door constantly: smart, disciplined people doing everything “right” and still not […]
For most of the last century, medicine ran on a simple premise: wait for something to break, then manage the damage. A torn tendon got a brace and physical therapy. A failing organ got a transplant list. Aging itself was something you endured, not something you treated directly. Regenerative medicine challenges that premise. Instead of […]
By the time most people reach their 40s and 50s, they’ve had the same frustrating experience: bloodwork comes back “normal,” but they still feel exhausted, foggy, or simply not like themselves. This is usually the moment someone starts asking a deeper question, not just “what’s wrong with me,” but “is there a better way to […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Mahsin Habib, MD – Founder, Next Health | Longevity & Functional Medicine Physician with 30+ years of clinical experience. Two people walk into a clinic on the same day. Both are 52 years old. One has the cardiovascular markers of a 44-year-old. The other’s cells tell a different story: inflammation is […]
Most people who walk into Next Health feel perfectly fine. No alarming symptoms. No red flags from their last annual checkup. They’re sleeping reasonably well, exercising occasionally, and managing their stress as best they can. And that is precisely the problem. A standard physical is designed to catch disease after it announces itself. A longevity […]
