BANGKOK, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Malaysia had a rare moment of reflection this year when former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad turned 100. His milestone sparked public conversations about aging, vitality, and what it truly means to remain strong at any age.
For many, longevity still feels like a mystery. For Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan, it is a science — one he has spent more than 40 years studying, researching teaching, and refining across Americas, Europe and Asia.
At the We Are The World Global Summit in Bangkok, Prof. Chan who represents the European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWBG), delivered one of the most talked-about sessions. His message was simple, but powerful:
“Longevity means nothing without healthspan.”
It’s a line he repeats often, because it strikes at the heart of his life’s work. To him, living long is meaningless if we spend those extra years weak, bedridden, or dependent. The real goal, he argues, is to live long and stay functional — strong body, sharp brain, and an independent life.
Aging Begins Earlier Than We Realize
During his Bangkok keynote, Prof. Chan broke aging down in a way anyone could understand. Aging, he said, isn’t just about birthdays. It’s about how fast our organs wear out.
“Most organs don’t last 75 years, let alone 100,” he explained.
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The heart starts aging around 40
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The pancreas weakens from 55
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The lungs show decline as early as 20
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The brain accelerates aging after 65
That’s why two people of the same age can feel completely different — one energetic, one constantly fatigued.
Prof. Chan’s own biological test results became a talking point: even though he is in his 60s, his biological age measured just 46.
The Secret: Treat the Organ, Not the Age
One of Prof. Chan’s biggest breakthroughs is what he calls organ-based cellular therapy. In simple terms, different organs need different “building blocks” to repair themselves.
“You don’t use the same part to fix the heart, the liver, the brain, the pancreas,” he said.
“A1 treats A1. B6 treats B6. Precision matters.“
This method has attracted global attention — especially among patients with:
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Memory decline
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Metabolic disorders
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Hormonal imbalance
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Neurological issues
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Early signs of aging
The principle is straightforward: instead of only treating symptoms, repair the organ at its root.
The DDRR System — A Roadmap to Living Younger, Longer
At the core of Prof. Chan’s practice is a four-step system known as DDRR: