VO2 Max Testing: Maximizing Your Cardiovascular Fitness for Longevity
In the pursuit of a healthier and longer life, understanding and optimising your cardiovascular fitness is paramount. Dr Hisham believes in empowering our patients with knowledge and personalized solutions to enhance their overall well-being.
Decoding Your Body Composition: The DEXA Scan Explained
Navigating the world of health and wellness can be a complex endeavor, often shrouded in myths and misconceptions. One of the most common areas of confusion centers around body composition, the intricate balance of fat, muscle, and bone within our bodies. Understanding this composition is crucial for achieving and maintaining optimal health.
Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity: Testing Your Resting Metabolic Rate
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly maintain a healthy weight, while others struggle despite seemingly similar diets and exercise routines? The answer may lie in their Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR). RMR is the amount of energy your body expends while at rest, and it plays a crucial role in determining your overall calorie expenditure and weight management.
Supplements for a Longer Life: Fact vs Myth (Part 4)
In today’s post, we’ll be sharing more about R-ALA, folate, probiotics, and vitamin E. Are these supplements the keys to a longer life, or are we caught in the web of myths? Let’s unravel the truth and explore safe and effective ways to incorporate them into our lives.
Supplementing Your Longevity: What Works? (Part 3)
In the pursuit of a long and healthy life, supplements have become allies on our journey towards longevity. But do these supplements truly live up to their promises? Let’s dive into the world of AKG (Alpha-Ketoglutarate), Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), Magnesium, and Zinc to determine if they hold the keys to a healthier, more enduring existence. Additionally, we’ll explore whether these benefits can be attained naturally through dietary choices.
Demystifying Nutrient and Antioxidant Supplements (Part 2)
In the quest for longevity and well-being, nutrient and antioxidant supplements have emerged as potential game-changers. But are they truly effective, or is it all just hype? Let’s delve into the world of these supplements and see if they hold the key to a healthier, longer life, and whether we can acquire their benefits naturally through our diets.
Mythbusting Supplements in Longevity Medicine (Part 1)
We all have the desire to age gracefully, to keep our bodies and minds vibrant as the years go by, and supplements are frequently touted as potential tools to slow down ageing. In this 4-part series, let’s take a closer look at common supplements and debunk some myths!
Biological Age vs. Chronological Age: Assessing Your True Age
Age is just a number, or so the saying goes. But, in reality, it’s a bit more complex; there are two kinds of age: your chronological age and biological age. Your chronological age is that number that keeps climbing steadily with every birthday candle you blow out. But your biological age? That’s the one that tells you how well your body is really holding up.
Longevity Medicine for Different Life Stages – Youth, Middle Age, and Beyond
In our quest for a longer, healthier life, we often find ourselves bombarded with advice and wellness trends that promise to turn back the clock. While some may be fleeting fads, the science of longevity medicine provides a more grounded approach. The journey to longevity isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s a path that evolves as we traverse the different stages of life.
The Science of Aging: Understanding the Biological Clock
We all know the relentless tick-tock of our biological clock – this inner timekeeper influences the rate at which we age and can have a profound impact on our overall well-being. But how is it measured? In this blog post, we’ll explore 5 well-known methods of biological age measurement and help you understand.