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The Science (not Fiction) around Ageing –  Metformin

Belonging to a family of medications called biguanides. Metformin is the generic name of the drug. It is the first choice of medication prescribed by doctors for type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes, risk factors for developing heart disease, stroke, and other serious medical conditions. It has been in use since the late 1950’s and is considered to be a very safe drug with little in the way of side effects. Currently there is a major ongoing clinical trial known as The Targeting Ageing with Metformin (TAME) Trial. This is a six-year clinical trial involving over 3,000 individuals. It is also …
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The Science (not Fiction) around Ageing – An Introduction

I initially wrote about Anti-Ageing in 2023, will there ever be a cure to ageing? Over the coming months I will expand my thoughts in this area, specifically regarding the various medications and supplements used in this rapidly evolving science. This will not be about skin creams, retinols, sun protection, botulinum toxin and dermal fillers. I will look at products that I am familiar with in my clinical practice, some of my observations and commentary may not necessarily concur with all current research (which extensively exists). I’ll talk about Metformin, following on with (in no order but please say if …
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Outstanding Patient Award

We are delighted to share that the Dr Sophia Khalique practice has received the ‘Outstanding Patient Experience’ award from Doctify. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients. A big thank you to our patients for their fantastic feedback. READ OUR REVIEWS HERE …
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The pressures and demands of corporate leadership can take a toll not only on profits and productivity, but also on the health and well-being of those at the helm

BUSINESS MATTERS: 19.07.24. From stress-related disorders to lifestyle diseases, the range of health issues affecting business leaders is significant. Here, Harley Street GP, Dr Sophia Khalique, discusses how to better understand these challenge and proactive measures entrepreneurs can take to safeguard their health, as well as providing insight on fostering a healthier and sustainable leadership culture. What are the most common health issues you observe in high-level business leaders? “Stress-related conditions like anxiety and insomnia are very common, as business leaders are often grappling with the immense pressures of their roles. Then there are musculoskeletal problems, like back pain and repetitive …
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‘I’m a doctor – by doing this one thing you could prevent five deadly diseases’

DAILY EXPRESS: 21.06.24. Read how Dr Sophia Khalique explains how to catch early signs of and reduce your risk of some of the biggest potentially deadly diseases. A doctor has revealed simple things everyone can do to catch early signs of some of the biggest killers – including one very important tip. Dr Sophia Khalique, a GP and expert in preventative healthcare, outlined key measures to take in regards to some of the UK’s biggest killers. She shed light on cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, and high cholesterol in her simple quide to “peering into the future of your health”. …
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Prevention is Better Than Cure

Improving your healthspan and lifespan by picking things up early and using the latest evidence-based medicine is the way we care for our patients and clients. Research from The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that every year 17 million people will lose their lives too early from noncommunicable diseases (known as chronic diseases). Evidence shows that if you can detect and treat a condition earlier, it leads to better health outcomes, as it may be possible to stop a disease from progressing. Our newly launched Preventative Health Assessments, screen for all disease including heart, early cancers, inflammatory conditions and vitamin …