Jon Lipsey

Jon Lipsey is the co-founder and Content Director of Unfiltered. The most successful UK editor in the history of Men's Fitness magazine, he has spent more than two decades working in health, fitness, longevity and human performance. He has interviewed leading figures in sport, politics and business, such as Pelé, Lord Coe and Bryan Johnson. He speaks at industry events including The Longevity Show and advises health brands on strategy and storytelling.

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NUTRITION

Worst foods for gut health: What to avoid for a healthy microbiome

If you're not already paying attention to your gut health, you need to start - now. Inside your digestive tract, trillions of microbes are quietly shaping your immune response, mental resilience, and metabolic health. While probiotic-packed yogurt bowls and kombucha shots have found their place in the wellness mainstream, it's also worth thinking about the…

ByJon LipseyMarch 28, 20240Comments

Conference on human enhancement and performance medicine

POLITICS

Unfiltered takes part in the UK’s first human enhancement conference

In the summer of 1854, London found itself in the grip of a cholera outbreak. Dr John Snow, a British physician now widely regarded as the father of modern epidemiology, rejected popular theories of the day and suggested that the disease was spreading through water, not air. He even identified a Soho water pump as…

ByJon LipseyMarch 21, 20240Comments

HEALTH Opinion

Warning: how New Year wellness stories can harm your health

HOUSE! I’ve just finished my annual game of Bullsh*t Bingo: New Year Newspaper Health Story special edition and I’ve completed it in record time. I can’t take all the credit. A special mention has to go to the hacks who cobbled the stories together. Anyway, here’s what I had to find for a full house:…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 31, 20240Comments

HEALTH Explainer

Vagus nerve exercises: Unlocking your body’s natural healing power

The vagus nerve is a critical part of our parasympathetic nervous system, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system. By stimulating this nerve, we can promote relaxation, reduce inflammation, and improve overall well-being. This article explores various vagus nerve exercises that you can incorporate into your daily routine to harness these benefits. Understanding…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 11, 20240Comments

MIND Upgrade

Master the art of habit breaking: your 7-step guide

Breaking habits can often feel like an uphill battle, but with the right approach, it's entirely possible to transform your life. Whether it's late-night snacking, smoking, or any other unwanted behavior, our comprehensive 7-step guide is designed to help you understand, confront, and replace your habits with healthier alternatives. Embark on a journey towards self-improvement…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 5, 20240Comments

MIND Upgrade

Unlocking the secret of habit formation: a complete guide

A habit is a behaviour that becomes automatic through repetition, serving as a mental shortcut learned from experience. This efficiency allows us to navigate life without wasting mental energy on routine tasks. The transformation of a repeated action into an automatic habit is facilitated by a phenomenon known as the habit loop The habit loop:…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 5, 20240Comments

MIND Upgrade

5 essential strategies for forming new, positive habits

Embarking on the journey of self-improvement involves not just breaking bad habits, but also cultivating new, positive ones. Success in habit formation hinges on understanding and applying the habit loop: cue, routine, and reward. Our guide explores five key strategies to effectively build new habits that stick. Whether your goal is to exercise more, improve…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 4, 20240Comments

Apple watch ultra 2 smart tech fit tech wearable

GEAR

Your ultimate fit tech Christmas gift guide

Until recently, a fit tech guide would have featured products that counted steps or mapped runs. Now a fit tech guide is about stylish looking wearables that give you a comprehensive real-time health assessment or sleek headsets that monitor your brain waves and guide you through effortlessly optimising productivity and recovery. In other words, we’ve…

ByJon LipseyNovember 14, 20230Comments

Insulin and health metabolism and diabetes

HEALTH Explainer

Decoding insulin: A deep dive into its role in health and fitness

Insulin, a hormone synthesised by the pancreas, is essential in regulating the body's metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. When we consume food, particularly carbohydrates, they are broken down into glucose, which enters the bloodstream. Insulin facilitates the cells' uptake of glucose, converting it into energy. This process reduces blood glucose levels, ensuring they remain…

ByJon LipseySeptember 5, 20230Comments

HEALTH

Your essential hormone health and wellness guide

The body's hormonal network is as important as it is complex, influencing virtually every aspect of your health and daily functioning. These potent chemical messengers course through your bloodstream, directing processes from metabolism and mood to fat loss and sexual health. This hormone health and wellness guide highlights the hormones that play pivotal roles in…

ByJon LipseySeptember 4, 20230Comments

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