Anita Wang, MD, FACEP

Learn the distinction between conventional medicine and functional medicine. Contrary to the adage "you're born, you're vital, you decline," it's more accurate to say "you're born, you're vital, you maintain." Don't automatically accept when doctors attribute certain symptoms to aging, as aging is increasingly viewed as a treatable condition rather than an inevitable decline. Functional medicine emphasizes proactive approaches to maintaining health and treating the root causes of ailments rather than just addressing symptoms.