As a longevity doctor I spend my days looking at blood results, cellular markers, and the slow, silent creep of inflammaging. My world is built on biomarkers, mechanisms, and measurable outcomes. So when I started taking a saffron supplement, I did not do it because it sounded nice. I did it because the clinical data was compelling and I wanted to know, in my own physiology, whether it worked. Let me explain why I was looking in the first place. Like many people running a bus

Forget The Walking Dead- the most persistant zombie apocalypse is happening inside your body right now. In the world of longevity science, there’s a group of cells that are quietly undermining your health, recovery, and how you age. They don’t send out a dramatic announcement or cause sudden symptoms. Instead, they linger, creating the perfect biological environment for inflammation, dysfunction, and accelerated ageing to thrive. Scientists call them senescent cells. Most of

We're all familiar with the usual suspects when it comes to skin ageing: sun exposure, smoking, stress. But what if one of the most significant — yet least-discussed — drivers of ageing is happening right on your dinner plate? It's a process called glycation, and it's essentially caramelising your skin from the inside out. As an aesthetic and longevity doctor with over two decades of clinical experience, I've seen firsthand how profoundly lifestyle impacts the way we age. And

As many of you know, I’ve been wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) as part of our new MAP Health Longevity testing. It’s been fascinating to see in real-time how my body responds to food, exercise, and sleep. But the most shocking discovery? My blood sugar spiked to its highest point all week, and I hadn’t eaten a single thing. What happened? Life happened. It was a day filled with back-to-back patients, culminating in a flat tyre on the way home. As I waited for the A

By Dr. Vix Manning Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right—eating well, exercising, even taking your supplements—but still struggle with nagging joint pain, brain fog, or a general sense of fatigue you just can’t shake? I’ve been there. As a doctor, I thought I had my health dialled in. I ate a healthy diet, took a daily fish oil supplement, and considered myself well-informed. So, you can imagine my shock when I tested my own omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and the re

When it comes to wellness, finding someone who truly understands the science behind health and the art of living well is a game changer. That’s exactly what I discovered when I met Dr Vix Manning - a passionate expert dedicated to helping people conquer inflammation, age gracefully, and build thriving wellness businesses. Today, I want to share her inspiring approach and practical tips that can transform your health and entrepreneurial journey. Why Wellness Expert Dr Manning

A new “Lancet” study has confirmed what many of us are now seeing in real life: most people who stop GLP-1 medication regain weight — and not just a bit. On average, around 5.6kg within months of stopping. For transparency: I’ve just stopped my own Mounjaro due to nocturnal hypoglycaemia; found when I had my glucose monitor on in December with MAP Health. So I’m writing this not only as a doctor, but as someone navigating this exact transition right now. The reality chec