Healthy Ageing

Keeping active and strength training are important but so is monitoring of blood pressure, organ systems through blood testing and keeping inflammation to a minimum.

It’s never too late to start training, and beginning with “exercise snacking” can be a good initial step. Having a personal trainer can make it easier to commit to doing more physical activity, but social activities, for example walking or running clubs, are good for not only improving our cardiovascular and bone health but one of the main drivers of longevity is socialisation.

Maximising sleep potential is pivotal in preventing, managing, and reversing chronic health conditions.

Having a healthy microbiome can also influence ageing. Poor gut health can lead to “leaky gut syndrome” and inflammation, aging our bodies and brain. Through diet, exercise and reducing stress we can improve our microbiome. The progress of this can be monitored through testing if desired.

Along with tailored tests to your specific needs, some patients like to include screening tests. These can be discussed and individualised.

In the UK Biobank study of half a million UK participants, a healthy lifestyle (no current smoking, healthy diet, BMI <30kg/m2, and moderate physical activity 2 or more times weekly) was associated with reduced risk of stroke regardless of their genetic risk score.

 Genes are not your destiny! Lifestyle changes can positively change this.