Stride's Contribution to a Preventative Healthcare Model: A Vision for the Future

The healthcare landscape is often dominated by a reactive approach—waiting until a problem arises to address it. However, many of the issues burdening healthcare systems, like the NHS, are preventable diseases that could be avoided with timely lifestyle interventions. At Stride, we believe in shifting towards a preventative model of healthcare, where positive habits and proactive health choices become the norm rather than the exception.

The Case for Preventative Healthcare

Preventable diseases contribute significantly to the strain on healthcare systems worldwide. In the UK, a large portion of the NHS’s burden comes from conditions that could have been avoided if the right lifestyle changes were recommended and adopted at the right time. Better eating habits, more exercise, and targeted, precision wellness can all play a role in this shift.

Andrew Steele, founder of Stride, emphasises the importance of this preventative approach. “Imagine if we do crack that,” he says, “a world where people are embedding the right lifestyle changes at the right times in their lives. What happens if we do relieve that burden on the NHS?”

Stride’s Role in Supporting a Preventative Model

While Stride is just one player in a much larger healthcare ecosystem, we believe we can contribute to this shift towards a preventative model. Our approach combines personalised health insights with actionable lifestyle interventions—targeted supplements, DNA-based health insights, and practical advice on diet and exercise.

By empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge to make better, more informed health choices, we hope to support a society where proactive health management is standard practice.

Imagining a Future with Reduced Healthcare Burden

What would a future look like where preventative health is embedded in society? For one, healthcare systems like the NHS could operate more efficiently, focusing resources on those who need them most. The cost burden could be reduced, and the quality of care could improve, benefiting society as a whole.

Stride aims to play a role, however small, in contributing to this vision. It’s not about replacing medical care but about integrating preventative health strategies that complement and enhance traditional healthcare models.

Conclusion: Towards a Healthier Society

At Stride, we’re committed to contributing to a more balanced approach to health—one that prioritises prevention as much as treatment. By supporting individuals to make positive lifestyle changes and offering precision wellness solutions, we believe we can help shift the narrative towards a healthier society.

Join us in supporting a preventative healthcare future. Learn more about how Stride is making a difference at www.getstride.com.