Prevention & healthy lifestyle

Medgate accompanies you on your health journey

At Medgate, we attach great importance to prevention and a healthy lifestyle in order to promote and maintain your health in the long term. Prevention means preventing illness before it arises and improving your quality of life. To get an overview of your risk factors, you can do a self-check here. A healthy lifestyle includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, sufficient sleep and stress management. More details on a healthy lifestyle and further links can be found below.

Our aim is to accompany and support you on your way to a healthier life. We offer you comprehensive advice and individual health checks in order to recognise risks at an early stage and counteract them in a targeted manner. Together, we develop strategies that suit your lifestyle and can be implemented sustainably. Let's set the course for a healthy and fulfilling life together. We look forward to accompanying you on your health journey!

Healthy Lifestyle

What does a healthy lifestyle look like?

A healthy lifestyle is crucial for physical and mental well-being. It encompasses various aspects that work together to improve quality of life and prevent diseases.

Nutrition
- Balanced Diet: Focus on a variety of foods that include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats.
- Drink water: At least 1.5 to 2 litres of water per day are important for hydration.
- Reduce Sugar and Salt: Avoid excessive consumption of sugar and salt to lower the risk of diseases.
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Exercise
- Regular Physical Activity: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, such as walking, cycling, or swimming.
- Strength Training: Engage in strength training two to three times a week to build muscle.
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Sleep
- Sufficient Sleep: 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night are important for the body's recovery and mental health.
- Sleep Hygiene: Maintain a regular sleep schedule and create a relaxing sleep environment.
- Links:
  - Sleep information - American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  - Sleep diary
Stress Management
- Relaxation Techniques: Practice yoga, meditation, relaxation exercises, mindfulness, or breathing exercises to reduce stress.
- Social Contacts: Maintain relationships with family and friends to receive emotional support.
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  - Doing What Matters in Times of Stress
Avoidance of Harmful Substances
- Smoking Ban: Avoid tobacco use and passive smoking.
- Alcohol Consumption: Limit alcohol intake to a moderate level.
- Links:
  - Consumption Diary-App: Pleasure, enough, too much?
  - Tobacco control - European heart network
Regular Health Checks
- Preventive Examinations: Participate in health screenings regularly to detect potential diseases early.
- Vaccinations: You should regularly check your vaccination status and consider that additional vaccinations may be recommended in the presence of certain conditions.
- Links:
  - Vaccinations and prevention - Federal Office of Public Health

Conclusion

A healthy lifestyle requires conscious decisions and changes in daily life. Small steps can already have a significant impact. Start today to enhance your well-being and lead an active, healthy life! If you have any questions, please feel free to schedule an appointment with our medical team.