21/09/2025
Proud to attend the Annual Conference in Brighton!
As a member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM) and a recipient of the Diploma in Lifestyle Medicine, it was a privilege to engage with a community of like-minded professionals and learn from inspiring, evidence-based presentations focused on improving health through sustainable lifestyle change.
It was a real pleasure presenting our recent survey from Lister Fertility Clinic, HCAhealthcareUK, exploring patient interest and preferences in integrating Lifestyle Medicine into fertility care.
Optimising all six pillars of lifestyle—nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, healthy relationships, and avoidance of risky substances—is essential for couples trying to conceive. Not only can this improve fertility outcomes and reduce pregnancy complications, but it also supports the health of the newborn.
The key to achieving this lies in a structured, evidence-based approach that incorporates behaviour change science and motivational interviewing to support long-term, sustainable transformation.
Our survey revealed that 73% of fertility patients relied on personal research or advice from friends and family for lifestyle guidance, and 9 out of 10 expressed strong interest in having a dedicated Lifestyle Medicine service as part of their fertility journey.
By embedding Lifestyle Medicine into fertility care, we have a unique opportunity to not only enhance reproductive outcomes for the couple but also contribute to the long-term prevention of chronic diseases and reduce healthcare costs—while empowering patients to take charge of their health and future.
