Sir Christopher emphasises the importance of the "rest and relaxation (R&R) response" to counter daily stress, encouraging a simple practice of focused breathing and positive affirmations for 10-15 minutes twice a day to achieve calmness.

A recent study in Alzheimer's Research and Therapy found that intensive lifestyle interventions, including a plant-based diet, exercise, stress management, and support groups, significantly improved cognitive function and gut health in people with early-stage Alzheimer's over 20 weeks.

A study in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine tracking 353,742 participants over 13 years found that healthy lifestyle choices significantly mitigate the negative effects of genetic predisposition, with poor habits increasing premature death risk by 78% regardless of genetics.

Sir Christopher introduces the importance of slow, deep nasal breathing, both day and night, as a vital practice for well-being, alongside aligning with nature's rhythms by sleeping longer in winter and respecting seasonal cycles.

Introducing Sir Christopher Ball, a co-founder of OLP and an 89-year-old advocate for "healthy longevity." Here, he shares his SMELD formula: avoiding Stress, maintaining a positive Mind-set, doing daily Exercise, fostering Loving relationships, and eating a minimally processed vegan-ish Diet.