Ageing Related Conditions: what it is and how we help

Healthy ageing at a glance

Ageing brings gradual changes in muscle, bone, joints, balance, metabolism and energy. Many of the problems people associate with getting older, such as frailty, falls, stiffness and fatigue, are driven by losing muscle and activity rather than age itself, and they respond well to the right support at any age. The goal is to add healthy, independent years.

Common age-related concerns

• Loss of muscle strength (sarcopenia) and bone density
• Joint stiffness and osteoarthritis
• Poorer balance and a higher risk of falls
• Slower recovery, lower energy and poorer sleep
• Rising blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol

What helps most?

Strength training, balance work, regular activity, good protein intake, social connection, sleep and managing blood pressure and blood sugar have the strongest evidence for healthy ageing. UK guidance recommends strength and balance exercise at least twice a week for older adults.

How we help in Chiswick

• InBody scan: tracks muscle mass year on year so muscle loss is spotted early.
• Blood tests: a longevity-focused panel including HbA1c, lipids, vitamin D, B12 and kidney function.
• Pixformance and fitness coaching: safe, guided strength training.
• Tai chi: strong evidence for reducing falls in older adults. See our tai chi classes for over 50s, £15 a class with a seated option.
• Red light therapy and physiotherapy: for joint pain and recovery.
• Home visits: physiotherapy at home within five miles of the clinic.

What is sarcopenia?

Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength and function with age. It can begin in midlife and speeds up after 60, increasing the risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence. Strength training and enough protein can slow or even reverse it at any age, and an InBody scan can track muscle over time.

How can I reduce my risk of falls?

• Do strength and balance exercise, such as tai chi, at least twice a week
• Have your eyesight checked regularly
• Review medicines that cause dizziness with your GP or pharmacist
• Remove trip hazards at home and use good lighting
• Wear well-fitting, supportive shoes

Which health checks matter as you age?

Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney function and weight are the main markers, and adults aged 40 to 74 in England are offered a free NHS Health Check every five years. Bone health, eyesight, hearing and cancer screening invitations also matter. A private blood panel can add markers such as vitamin D and B12.

What to expect at Omnia

We start with a conversation about your health, activity and goals, then an InBody scan to measure muscle and fat, simple balance and strength tests and, where useful, a blood panel. Your plan might combine guided strength training, tai chi, physiotherapy and nutrition advice, with repeat measurements every few months so you can see progress.

What you can do at home

• Do strength exercises twice a week, such as sit to stand and step-ups
• Practise standing on one leg while holding a worktop
• Eat protein at every meal
• Stay socially connected

For a safe home programme, see balance exercises for seniors and the evidence on tai chi for muscles and joints.

Read our full body health MOT guide and visit our longevity hub. Omnia Lifestyle, Chiswick W4. Book online or call 020 4515 0000.