GEO Wissen Gesundheit 21/22 - Für ein langes, gesundes Leben

And yet, in view of the daily challenges in private and professional life, it is often difficult to make this insight the maxim of action. Be it that the evening jog is once again cancelled because the tax return has not yet been sent. Whether we cancel the appointment for a colon cancer check-up because we suddenly have an important work obligation. It may be that, despite latent back pain, we help our nice great-aunt move house. Sometimes it can be helpful to say NO. Above all, we ourselves must make room for our need for health. After all, it is to a not inconsiderable extent our everyday lifestyle that determines whether we can stay fit for a long time and avoid illness. Seven behaviours are particularly important for this: from more exercise to better sleep. We asked experts from medicine and science for their best advice.