Welcome to Vibrant Ages: A New Perspective on Longevity
“Time is not something inevitably lost—It is something deliberately gained, moment by moment, choice by choice.”
Drs. Don and Ioulia Howard combine deep clinical expertise, insightful writing, and empathetic guidance to offer a uniquely thoughtful approach to longevity, —empowering people to consciously design personalized pathways toward meaningful aging and a fulfilling life.
Our Vision
At Vibrant Ages, we believe longevity emerges from a lifelong practice—living intentionally with energy, clarity, and meaning at every age. As physicians, and as lifelong students of clinical science and the human experience, we share what decades of discovery and practice have taught us — to help you shape a future defined by vitality, purpose, and the fullness of living well, by design, not by chance.
Ioulia and Don Howard
Physicians, authors, and lifelong collaborators
Dr. Ioulia Howard, MD
A geriatrician and longevity specialist, Dr. Ioulia Howard draws on a career that spans cardiac diagnostics, integrative medicine and experience across global healthcare systems. Her international training informs a holistic, patient‑centred approach that balances medical precision with an appreciation for the full human experience. With deep expertise in aging and wellness, she is dedicated to reimagining how we age and advancing the science of longevity through cross‑disciplinary insight and compassionate care.
Dr. Don Howard, MD, PhD
Dr. Don Howard is a physician‑scientist and healthcare innovator with more than three decades of experience spanning clinical practice, research and executive leadership. His work has helped elevate diagnostic medicine and continues to set new standards through cross‑industry collaboration and a focus on translating scientific advances into patient‑centered care. Today, he blends deep scientific expertise with strategic insight to pioneer new approaches in longevity and personalized health, influencing clinical practice and policy through a precision‑driven approach to aging.
Why Longevity Matters
Our work is rooted in more than three decades of medical and scientific experience, driven by curiosity, and guided by a belief that aging is something not to resist but rather to understand, embrace, and honor.
At Vibrant Ages, we explore aging beyond its biology, delving deeply into its meaning. We value authenticity over vanity, mastery over shortcuts, and the lifelong pursuit of what truly makes us feel alive. For us, longevity is not merely about adding years—it's about enriching every one of them.
Insights for a Life Fully Lived
We examine the science, strategies, and insights that illuminate longevity, highlighting how seemingly small choices can profoundly shape extraordinary futures. Through thoughtful essays, personal reflections, and emerging research, we invite you to join us in exploring the ideas that inspire our work and the enduring questions that guide it.
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