Business News – Longer quality life expectancy: advice from AUM Clinic experts

Patients are also offered the latest scientifically validated practices and diet plans. “As the first longevity clinic in Lithuania, AUM Wellness Clinic pays special attention to promoting good nutrition and introducing innovative solutions. One of them is the Prolon 5-day fasting diet developed by Prof. Dr. Valter Longo, a US gerontologist and Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California. More than 20 clinical trials have confirmed that three 5-day Prolon cycles over 3 months speed up metabolism, reduce internal fat and normalise blood glucose levels. The journal Nature Communications recently published data from the L-Nutra study, which showed that a fasting diet can reduce biological age by as much as 2.5 years in 3 months,” explains the dietician.

Personalised physical activity care Physical activity is just as important for longevity as good nutrition. To ensure maximum benefit, it is also important to ensure that physical activity is personalised and tailored to the needs of each individual. Mantas Ambraška, a sports medicine physician at the AUM Clinic, talks about personalised physical activity, pointing out that smartwatches measuring steps, heart rate or heart rate variability (HRV) have become a popular tool for monitoring health, but should not be relied on alone. The doctor points out that “some of the indicators displayed by the devices are judged by averages of the manufacturer’s data, which may generate an underperforming or even overly burdensome application. In order to interpret this data properly and accurately, it is recommended to use the expertise of specialists to ensure that the time invested in exercise provides the maximum possible benefit.” Ambraška points out that although many people believe that walking is the most effective way to achieve longevity, this is not entirely correct. “Those who like to walk are often suggested to carry a heavy backpack to increase the intensity and induce the desired adaptation to metabolic flexibility – the ability to use body fat more efficiently as the main source of energy. Most cardio fans have to make friends with lower intensity workouts because Zone 2 (out of 5) workouts are undeservedly underestimated after reading sound bites and appealing snippets in medical or sports physiology articles,” said a sports medicine physician. He also points out that people who are more interested often only need a few pieces of personalised advice to optimise the training process. “Our clinic draws on research carried out at longevity centres in America to determine which exercise types, intensity and duration are most effective in preventing heart attacks, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, and based on this research, develops personalised exercise plans tailored to each client’s goals and preferences,” says Mr Ambraška.

According to Ambraška, advances in modern medicine and sports science not only optimise health, but also enable effective disease prevention. Personalised care: the family doctor as the main health partner Daiva Puškoriūtė, the family doctor who coordinates the longevity programmes at AUM Wellness Clinic, agrees that each client’s personal goals, needs and health condition are unique, so a one-size-fits-all approach is not appropriate: “Even the longevity programmes are adapted to each individual’s specific situation. A family doctor is like your personal health manager. To avoid wasting time and money and unnecessary tests and visits, I recommend that you first visit your AUM family doctor, who will refer you to the right specialists, draw up a plan of tests, and then combine the recommendations of all the specialists to create a personalised programme that suits you. The best results are achieved when we combine the examination with the client’s genetic and hormonal tests. And all this can be done in one place. Family doctor care is free for our clients, as long as they consult our specialists, have tests and seek personalised care.” According to the clinic’s founder, Violeta Jurgaitienė, AUM Wellness Clinic’s healthcare programmes are based on scientific research and the latest advances in medical science. “We provide our clients with knowledge and opportunities that are still “hot” in Lithuania from the great centres of longevity science – Harvard, Stanford and University of Southern California. We are proud that our clients are advised by doctors from prestigious European clinics. We pay special attention to the selection of our staff, so that all the doctors and specialists working in the clinic are professionals of the highest level. We also value premium medical equipment and the ability to offer our clients state-of-the-art tests – genetic, epigenetic, comprehensive testing and evaluation of male and female hormones and their metabolites,” she added. However, clinic experts stress that even the most modern methods will only be effective if clients themselves are involved in managing their own health. By learning about their own health status and having the best knowledge and tools, everyone can contribute to their own well-being by keeping the body, mind and emotions in balance. For those who want a broader and deeper knowledge of longevity, the AUM Wellness Clinic offers the AUM Academy, with a lecture calendar filled with a wide range of topics: male and female hormones, inflammation and healthy ageing, cognitive impairment, healthy life choices and movement. The Academy will not only provide up-to-date knowledge, but will also bring together like-minded people who want to follow the path of longevity: during the meetings, doctors, specialists and invited guests from the AUM Clinic will share their experience in a specific field of health science. The next presentation “Genetics and Epigenetics. How does lifestyle affect our genes?” is scheduled for 25 September. “The AUM team will always be there to offer praise, encouragement and, if needed, even a reminder. However, everyone needs to realise that the responsibility for our own health is in our own hands and only we can add more years to our lives and more life to our years,” says the founder of the AUM clinic. What should we know?

• Biomarkers for cardiovascular disease: Apo B and LP(a).
• A correctly adapted diet can reduce the biological age to 2.5 years within 3 months.
• For athletes, flexibility, strength, endurance and coordination are important. The duration and frequency of the second intensity zone workouts are individually selected. Physiotherapy exercises to improve mobility and strengthening of large muscle groups add value.
• A personalised health programme is best achieved by assessing genetic, epigenetic and hormonal tests.
• Even the most sophisticated approaches will only be effective if the clients themselves are involved in managing their own health. Let’s not forget that only 25% of your health is influenced by your genetics, and the rest depends on your daily choices.

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