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Dementia isn’t fixed by genetics alone. New research shows that up to 45–65% of cases may be preventable or delayed through modifiable risk factors.

GLP-1 medications are changing what’s possible on the scale, but weight loss alone doesn’t guarantee fitness. Up to 40% of the weight lost on these drugs can come from lean muscle rather than fat, and cardiorespiratory fitness predicts long-term survival more reliably than body weight does. Here’s what the research shows about building the internal fitness engine that medication alone can’t provide.

Dr Allan Fox gives his 6 tips for reducing your chances of a cancer diagnosis and the importance of early detection.

Dr Allan Fox talks about the impact of Metabolic Syndrome on Longevity and the diagnosis and treatments available.

Can we influence the onset or progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s? Dr Allan Fox’s tips for lowering your risk

The benefits of physical exercise on living a longer life. The four types of exercise that make a difference and the importance of VO2 Max.

For many years weight loss clinics had a stigma. This was mainly because they used weight loss tablets that were effectively a type of speed. Worse still it became clear that the medication used increased the chance of developing a severe untreatable lung condition. Things are changing. In addition to a psychological and nutritional approach,Read more

Charlie Munger, is a sage and famously the business partner of Warren Buffett, the worlds greatest investor. He has said that he wants to know where he will die, so that he can ensure he never goes there! We cannot accurately predict where we will breath our last breath, but it seems we can quiteRead more

Researchers in America have found the bacterium Veillonella to be much more common in the bowel of marathon runners, when compared to sedentary people. What is more, the numbers of Veillonella increase soon after a race. Using this information, the researchers fed mice pellets, containing Veillonella, that had been isolated from a marathon runner. Amazingly,Read more

In a study published this month in the Journal of Preventative Medicine, a team reported findings from their study on the DASH diet. The DASH eating plan is high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as beans, nuts, low-fat or fat-free dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetable oils. It is low in saturated fats,Read more