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Lifestyle Medicine
Helping You Stay Healthier, for Longer
“The greatest wealth is health.” – Virgil
“Those who think they have no time for healthy habits will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” – Edward Stanley
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” – Benjamin Franklin
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn
What is Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based, doctor-led approach to preventing, managing, and even reversing many long-term conditions. It focuses on six key pillars of health: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, healthy relationships, and avoiding harmful substances.
At New Jackson Healthcare, lifestyle medicine is always personal. You’ll work one-to-one with a doctor to make sustainable changes that improve how you feel day-to-day, while protecting your long-term health. All delivered face-to-face from our central Manchester clinic.
The 6 Pillars of Health
Nutrition
Food isn’t just fuel. The right balance of whole, unprocessed foods gives your body what it needs to thrive and lowers the risk of disease.
Stress Management
Modern life is stressful, but how we respond matters. Managing stress protects your heart, brain, and relationships, and helps you feel more in control.
Movement
Exercise isn’t about punishing workouts. Regular movement — whether that’s walking, cycling, lifting weights, or dancing — keeps your heart, muscles, and mind strong.
Social Connection
Strong relationships are one of the most powerful predictors of long life and happiness. Feeling connected and supported is just as important as diet and exercise.
Sleep
Good sleep is the foundation of health but it’s something many of us neglect.. It restores your body, balances hormones, and sharpens your mind.
Avoiding Risky Substances
Cutting down on smoking, alcohol, and other harmful substances removes barriers to health and helps your body function at its best.
Symptoms You May Have
▸Low energy or fatigue that lingers
▸Poor sleep or waking unrefreshed
▸Brain fog, poor focus, or memory lapses
▸Mood changes such as irritability, anxiety, or low mood
▸Feeling constantly stressed or “burnt out”
▸Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
▸Raised blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar at a check-up
▸Digestive issues like bloating, reflux, or sluggish bowels
▸Irregular periods or other issues around your cycle
▸Loss of muscle strength or slower recovery from exercise
▸Frequent minor illnesses or infections
Conditions We Can Help (and Often Prevent)
▸High blood pressure (hypertension)
▸Raised cholesterol and cardiovascular risk
▸Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
▸Metabolic syndrome
▸Obesity and weight-related health risks
▸Stress, burnout, and anxiety
▸Sleep problems and insomnia
▸Early cognitive decline and dementia risk factors
▸Perimenopause or fertility issues
▸Osteoporosis and loss of strength with age
▸Heart disease, stroke, and some cancers (risk reduction)
Is Lifestyle Medicine Right for You
What's Included | Foundation | Insight | Vitality | Longevity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Consultation | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Blood Pressure | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Heart Rate | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Breathing Rate | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Oxygen Levels | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Body Composition | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Full Cardiovascular Examination | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Blood Panel | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Grip Strength | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
V02 Max | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
DEXA Scan | ✔️ | |||
Muscle Oxygenation and Lactate | ✔️ |
Advanced Testing with Our Partners
Our Vitality and Complete Lifestyle Medicine plans include advanced assessments delivered in partnership with My Vital Metrics, the UK’s leading Health and Human Performance lab.
My Vital Metrics are trusted by elite organisations including Liverpool FC, England Rugby, British Diving, Formula 1 drivers, and professional boxers, as well as individuals at every stage of their health journey. Their team of Sports Scientists, Nutritionists, Rehab Specialists, and Strength & Conditioning Coaches use gold-standard equipment and internationally validated methods to provide data that is accurate, actionable, and motivating.
Through this partnership, we can offer you advanced testing such as VO₂ max, grip strength, DEXA body composition scanning, resting metabolic rate, and functional movement assessments.These insights go beyond standard healthcare and gives you a true picture of your fitness, resilience, and long-term health.
By combining New Jackson Healthcare’s doctor-led continuity of care with the precision testing of My Vital Metrics, our Vitality and Complete plans give you the most comprehensive approach to lifestyle medicine available in the UK.