Media Coverage: GP Shares Evidence-Based Ways to Slow Down Signs of Ageing

As interest in healthy ageing grows, medical experts are highlighting simple, evidence-based habits that may help slow down the visible and biological signs of ageing.

Dr Asiya Maula, GP and functional medicine specialist at The Health Suite Leicester, says ageing is influenced far more by daily lifestyle choices than many people realise.

We often think ageing is purely genetic, but lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress, nutrition and activity levels play a much bigger role than most people expect,”

Dr Maula explains.

She emphasises that the goal is not to “stop ageing,” but to improve healthspan — the number of years lived in good health.

Key areas that support healthier ageing include:

• Maintaining stable blood sugar through balanced nutrition
• Regular movement and resistance exercise to preserve muscle mass
• Prioritising quality sleep for cellular repair and recovery
• Managing chronic stress to reduce inflammation
• Supporting social connection and mental well-being

Dr Maula adds that consistency is more important than intensity:

Small daily habits, when maintained over time, can have a significant impact on how we age both physically and mentally.”

Health experts also note that while lifestyle changes can support healthier ageing, they should complement routine medical care and preventive screening.

In the article, Dr Maula discusses some of the innovative and ancient methods available, from Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Acupuncture.

To read the article, click here: Ways to slow down signs of ageing