Is it possible to slow down ageing? And how can we give ourselves the best possible chance to live a long and healthy life?  That's the topic I discuss in this episode with TEDx speaker, GP, lifestyle doctor and coach Dr. Alka Patel.  I first met Dr Alka two years ago when I interviewed her for our first ever Midlife Festival. What stuck with me is her mantra that our health is a ‘skill’ - she explained to me that health is not something we’re just given, it’s something we have to work at. Join me as we dive into that more closely and hear Dr Alka’s tips for how we can all make compassionate lifestyle changes for a happy, healthy and long life. In this episode 00:00 Intro 5:27 What does it take to be healthy in midlife? 13:21 Lifestyle factors that contribute to long life 23:28 Diet and supplements 28:16 Building good habits 33:31 Menopause and ageing About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge (https://www.lattelounge.co.uk). We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence! Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/  Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms?  Here's a few ways we can help: The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here: https://www.onstella.com/the-latte-lounge/ The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in her inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here: https://members.lattelounge.co.uk/latte-lounge-membership Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. Download for free here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/ Find The Latte Lounge community online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte YouTube: The Latte Lounge Website: www.lattelounge.co.uk Menopause resources: www.lattelounge.co.uk/menopause The Midlife Festival: https://www.themidlifefestival.com/  Links from this episode: Find out more about Dr Alka Patel: https://dralkapatel.com/ Thank you: The Latte Lounge podcast is produced by Emily Crosby Media (https://www.emilycrosbymedia.com) This series is sponsored by Youth & Earth (www.youthandearth.com). Visit Youth & Earth and use code LATTE25 at the checkout for a 25% discount on products! Disclaimer: Information contained within this podcast is no substitute for personalised medical advice and should not replace advice from your own doctor. Please note that none of our podcast guests receive payment from our sponsor!