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https://timesofmalta.com/article/longevity-medicine-prevent-disease-live-longer.1092246

Longevity medicine – how to prevent disease and live longer Lifestyle factors such as fitness, diet, sleep and stress response play an important role

Ozempic, who is it for and how will affect your health?

with a contribution from Kim Restall Head of Weight management Institute - Saint James Hospital
BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics

Ozempic, who is it for and how will affect your health? with a contribution from Kim Restall Head of Weight management Institute - Saint James HospitalBSc (Hons) Nutrition & DieteticsIn 2022, 2.5 billion adults were overweight, of which over 890 million were living with obesity. That is, about 16% of all adults worldwide were obese in 2022 - more than do...

Which supplements do we need to improve our health?

Which supplements do we need to improve our health? Dietary supplements are intended to supplement, not replace a balanced and healthy diet. Diet plays such an important part in the development and prevention of disease, and no amount of supplements will replace a diet, high in vegetables, fruit and high quality lean protein. Supplement use plays a s...

Lifestyle modifications for people living with cancer

Lifestyle modifications for people living with cancer There are 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million cancer related deaths worldwide per year. It is the 2nd leading cause of death and 1 in 5 people will develop cancer during their lifetime. Cancer is increasing worldwide and is predicted to continue to increase, most likely due to lifestyle rela...

Brain health and exercise

Brain health and exercise Our brain is the most complex organ in our body and the command centre of our nervous system. Preserving optimal brain health is one of the the most important goals in improving healthspan and lifespan. The human brain enables all our movements, automatic behaviour, emotions, thoughts, decisions, me...

Interview in The Times of Malta on the use of Ozempic for weight loss.

A 'magic' diet drug is taking Malta by storm But specialist urges caution as Ozempic’s popularity for weight loss shoots up

Is any amount of alcohol good for your health?

Is any amount of alcohol good for your health? People have been enjoying alcohol for centuries and across many different cultures. Alcohol is associated with many different social functions from a simple family dinner to marriages, births and deaths. When consumed in low to moderate amounts, alcohol promotes social interactions between friends a...

Longevitydoctor featured in The Telegraph

The simple things longevity experts do every day to live a longer healthier life From eating spermidine-rich foods to taking a walk outside, these small changes to your routine could make all the difference

High blood sugar (hyperglycaemia)

High blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) This blog is the 5th in a series of 5 on the topic of metabolic syndrome risk factors. To function properly the human body maintains stable levels of glucose in the blood to ensure enough supply to all the body’s tissues and organs without any excess accumulation. These levels are controlled by th...

What your waist line says about your health

What your waist line says about your health This blog is the 4th in a series of 5 on the topic of metabolic syndrome risk factors. Obesity is a complex disease which is associated with numerous other diseases and conditions including heart disease, certain cancers, stroke, diabetes and liver disease. It is closely linked to the presence of me...

Launching New Clinic

We are delighted to announce the opening of The Longevity Clinic at St. James Hospital Zejtun.

https://stjameshospital.com/departments/longevity-clinic/

How to reduce high triglyceride levels

How to reduce high triglyceride levels This blog is the 3rd in a series of 5 on the topic of metabolic syndrome risk factors. Having elevated fasted blood levels of triglycerides is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome due to its association with cardiovascular disease. Triglycerides are the most common type of fat found circulating in o...

How to increase your HDL (good cholesterol)

How to increase your HDL (good cholesterol) This blog is the 2nd in a series of 5 on the topic of metabolic syndrome risk factors. Although the term cholesterol has become associated with bad health, cholesterol is an important part of how our bodies work and vital to our survival. Cholesterol is a waxy substance which is transported around o...

High blood pressure (Hypertension)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) This blog is the 1st in a series of 5 on the topic of metabolic syndrome risk factors. High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease as well as one of the five diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome, as discussed in the previous blog. Blood pressur...

How metabolic syndrome affects your healthspan.

How metabolic syndrome affects your healthspan. Metabolic syndrome is not a single disease, rather it is a constellation of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Risk factors for the chronic diseases of ageing tend to co-occur and they all share multiple underlying causes, all of which lead to metabolic disease. But first l...

https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/in-the-pink-party-raises-awareness-cancer-screening.1062495

In The Pink Party raises awareness about cancer screening Watch: Funds collected for Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation

How to decrease your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

How to decrease your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease Along with cardiovascular disease, cancer and metabolic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases are responsible for 80% of deaths in non-smokers over the age of 50. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is, by far, the most common neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is an ove...

🎗️ In the Pink 🌸

A special evening for Pink October is on the horizon! Join us as we listen to inspiring talks by Janette Marsh and Dr. Philip Borg, support the MCCF, and enjoy a grand cocktail reception with our fantastic sponsors.

🥂Stay tuned for more details!

How social connections and healthy relationships prevent diseases of ageing

How social connections and healthy relationships prevent diseases of ageing In previous blogs we have covered how lifestyle and behaviour affect our risk for developing chronic diseases of ageing and therefore affect our healthspan and lifespan. Being physically active, having a nutritious diet, getting consistently good sleep, avoiding harmful substances such as to***co an...

The Longevity Annual health and fitness test is now available in Malta in partnership with Richard Geres.

Find out more by visiting www.longevitydoctormalta.net or enquire at Richard Geres

How to manage your stress response.

How to manage your stress response. Stress is a normal response that the human body has to a threat or a perceived threat in our environment. We respond to physical, psychological or emotional stressors by activating a complex series of changes within our body. We are wired to increase our heart rate, blood pressure and breathing freq...

Today is “Stand up to Cancer Day 2023” a day dedicated to raising awareness about the awful disease CANCER as well as helping to raise money towards funding research.

You can help contribute towards Cancer Research in many ways - visit www.cancerresearchuk.org to find out more how you can help!

If you are interested in Private Cancer Screening, Akea Life are proud to partner with Longevity Doctor, Dr Philip Borg whose clinic offers an innovative, non-invasive, blood based multi cancer screening procedure called Trucheck™.

Trucheck™ is an advanced cancer screening test based on detection of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) and Circulated Ensembles of Tumor Associated Cells (C- ETACs) from the blood sample of an individual. CTCs and their clusters are present in the blood of almost all patients with solid organ cancers and are undetectable in the seemingly healthy persons.

Trucheck™ Advantages:
⚫Peace of mind
⚫Non-Invasive
⚫No Risks
⚫No wait times
⚫Screening of 70 solid organ cancers

Avoid unnecessary procedures and book your Trucheck™ test today.

Visit https://www.longevitydoctor.net/cancerscreening to book your test today or get in touch with us so we can directly refer you:

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Are artificial sweeteners better than sugar?

Are artificial sweeteners better than sugar? Humans have evolved to love sugar and sweet tasting foods. When we eat sugar we get a surge of feel good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, and repeatedly eating sugary foods leads to more food cravings. Sugars and refined carbohydrates tend to spike our blood sugar levels immediately, which lea...

How oral hygiene affects your general health.

How oral hygiene affects your general health What food we put into our mouth clearly has an impact on our health and risk of developing disease, however the mouth is also strongly linked to the health in the rest of our body in a different way. Oral hygiene is important for a whole host of reasons including gum health. Periodontal (gum) diseas...

The benefits of zone 2 training

The benefits of Zone 2 training Out of all the medical and lifestyle interventions we can use to improve our quality of life and prevent chronic diseases, regular physical activity is by far the most potent tool. Regular exercise improves aerobic fitness, increases muscle mass and improves metabolic health, all key factors in the....