In his final message (for now!) for the Oxford Longevity Project newsletter, Sir Christopher emphasizes the importance of understanding and actively reshaping life's key behavioral influences - what he calls the "three (h)aitches" (herd, habits, and highs) - while sharing his SMELD and MEDs formulas for healthy ageing.

Walking is more than exercise—it's brain food! Discover practical tips to make walking a seamless part of your day, from sneaking in extra steps to setting realistic goals and using fun tech tools. Whether it's a post-lunch stroll, taking the stairs, or joining a walking group, every step counts toward better health and longevity. Let's move, connect, and thrive!

Calcium & Magnesium are Brain Boosters!

These minerals do more than build bones—they’re vital for memory and cognitive health! Want to learn how they work and boost your intake?

Embrace a proactive approach to health with Sir Christopher's Responsible Patient Routine. Small, intentional habits around mindset, diet, exercise, environment, and gratitude can have a big impact on your well-being.

A recent study of 50,000 female nurses published in JAMA Psychiatry found that those with high gratitude scores had a 9% lower risk of all-cause mortality. 

Introducing Gray Area with Georgia. In her blog series, Neuroscientist Georgia is exploring all things brain. This month, she's telling us about the brain on music.

This month Sir Christopher is reminding us that happiness is a choice. Choose to be happy and maybe choose borscht when it’s on the menu.

To secure healthy longevity we need to adjust our attitude to reality towards a gracious, smiling acceptance of what is so.

Sir Christopher reflects on the joys of cherishing loving relationships and the health benefits of fasting, emphasizing a simple routine to maintain a healthy BMI through overnight fasting and portion control.

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.