Our daily lives are beset with stress, poor sleep, an unhealthy diet and lack of time to exercise, all of which are proven to contribute to ‘lifestyle diseases’. Often, these illnesses can remain ‘unseen’ until they have done untold damage to the body.

The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Healthspan and Longevity

Lifestyle Medicine is a branch of evidence-based healthcare that focuses on the role of lifestyle factors in preventing, managing, and reversing chronic disease.

It fundamentally transforms our approach to preventing ill health and disease through a deep understanding of the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: healthy eating & nutrition, physical activity & exercise, good quality sleep, stress management & wellbeing, alongside minimising harmful substances and promoting healthy relationships & social connection.

Our preventative Lifestyle Medical identifies harmful lifestyle factors, reduces your risk of developing serious diseases, and is tailored to your individual needs, whatever your life stage or circumstances.

Examination:

• Routine cardiovascular, respiratory, MSK & mental wellbeing check
• Height and weight
• Body mass index
• Blood pressure
• Waist circumference +/- height ratio

Tests:

• Urine test
• Blood tests eg blood count (including anaemia and white cells)
• Kidney & liver function tests
• Test for diabetes
• Iron studies
• Thyroid function
• Vitamin D deficiency check
• Cholesterol profile
• Ovarian/prostate test
• TruCheck™ Early Cancer Screening blood test ADDITIONAL COST

Assessments:

• Emotional wellbeing
• Sleep
• Nutrition & eating patterns
• Physical activity and exercise
• Harmful habits

Lifestyle prescription:

• Identify areas of improvement and set goals
• Develop bespoke programme of expert-led, evidence-based lifestyle changes

Our Lifestyle Medical lasts approximately 1 hour and prices start from £870

Harnessing Wearable Health Technology:

• Wearable Health Technology is transforming how people measure their physical activity, health metrics, movement and posture, stress and mental health, environmental factors and nutrition and hydration
• We embrace new medical technology and can assist you in interpreting this data, from devices such as Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Whoop, Oura Ring, Amazfit and more
• We can refer to a physio or sports medicine consultant if required for advanced assessment of activity-specific data
• We monitor the market for new devices that will enhance your health, and recommend what we feel is clinically proven, convenient and beneficial to our patients

Prehabilitation:

• Our team can optimise your health before or after surgery to help meet your recovery goals

Further tests:

After a discussion with the doctor, based on your clinical examination and future risk based on your past and family history, other tests are available for an additional fee:

• Mammography, bilateral breast ultrasound
• Female hormone profile
• Prostate Specific antigen
• Colonoscopy
• Cardiovascular screen including Q Risk Score, an assessment of your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. Further testing if needed such as an exercise ECG, Echocardiogram, Coronary Calcium Scan, Lipoprotein (a) and APO B/A-1 ratio
• Osteoporosis screening – DEXA bone density scan

Onward referrals:

• Referral to leading consultant specialists for your condition
• Referral to allied health professionals for support such as dietician, sleep therapist, pyschologist, physiotherapist, and acupuncturist

Follow-up:

• Ongoing support is an integral part and we include a follow-up call to assist you in building good lifestyle habits

The 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine

Good Quality Sleep

Sleep is vital for physical restoration, cognitive function, and emotional regulation and sleep deprivation can lead to chronic health issues, including heart disease, obesity, and mental health challenges. Good sleep hygiene includes maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, creating a comfortable sleep environment, and limiting stimulants like caffeine before bedtime. We can help diagnose sleep disorders, provide strategies to improve sleep hygiene and refer you to specialists if required.

Healthy Relationships & Social Connection

Strong, positive relationships and meaningful social connections contribute significantly to emotional and physical well-being. They provide support, reduce feelings of isolation, and enhance resilience against stress. Spending quality time with loved ones, fostering healthy communication, and cultivating empathy can strengthen bonds. Engaging in community activities and nurturing social networks also improve happiness and life satisfaction.