Do you eat breakfast?

New studies prove it: Eating breakfast is not as important as many people think. What's more important is what's on the table: sugared cornflakes or muffins are not the right thing.

Do you eat an apple a day?

Apples contain many healthy substances that are said to protect against diseases such as cancer and diabetes. But new studies have now shown: One apple a day is not enough - it's better to eat two apples a day.

How often do you eat meat?

The German Nutrition Society recommends between 300 and 600 g of meat per week, but 74 percent of men and 45 percent of women eat more. Meat increases the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and stroke. German Cancer Research has been warning against processed meat since 2014.

How often do you eat fish?

Fish protects against cardiovascular disease. It also provides the body with an optimal supply of valuable fatty acids, protein, vitamins and minerals. The German Institute of Human Nutrition recommends eating fish twice a week, preferably salmon, mackerel or herring.

What time do you usually eat dinner?

New research has shown that late eaters lead unhealthier lives. They also get fatter. The reason: the body spends the whole night digesting the late meal. This impairs the quality of sleep. You should eat your last meal of the day three hours before going to bed. You should avoid fruit in the evening, as the fructose it contains puts a strain on the pancreas.

Do you like to snack?

Sugar is notoriously unhealthy: too much sugar makes you fat and can trigger diabetes. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum of 25 g of sugar a day, which corresponds to around 6 teaspoons. A bar of chocolate contains a whopping 55 g of sugar, and a healthy apple has 12 g of sugar.

Do you know your blood pressure?

According to the Robert Koch Institute, around 30 percent of Germans have high blood pressure. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Ideally, your blood pressure should be 120 over 90, so have it measured by your doctor.

Do you also know your cholesterol levels?

High cholesterol levels can also trigger a heart attack or stroke. A distinction is made between the "good" HDL cholesterol and the "bad" LDL cholesterol. The latter is deposited on the vessel walls and clogs the arteries, while HDL cholesterol cleanses the blood of deposits. The LDL value should not exceed 160, the HDL value should exceed 40.

Do you smoke?

If so, it's best to stop immediately. Smoking promotes diseases such as cancer, strokes, heart attacks and circulatory disorders.

Do you go to all your check-ups?

Diseases can be better treated or even cured through early detection. Your health insurance pays for the most important checks. These include cancer screening for women, the health check from the age of 35 (every two years), the skin cancer check from the age of 35 (every two years) and bowel cancer screening from the age of 50.

Do you catch a cold easily?

Some people seem to magically attract colds, others rarely get sick. The reason is a strong immune system. If it is weakened, pathogens can enter the body more easily and trigger a cold. You can strengthen your immune system through regular exercise, a healthy diet and sufficient sleep.

Do you take vitamin D supplements?

Vitamin D is produced in the skin by the sun, which is why it is called the sun hormone. It is involved in almost all metabolic processes and protects us from osteoporosis. As the sun does not shine here in winter, you should take preparations from the pharmacy (e.g. Vitamin D-Loges).

Do you walk or take the escalator?

Climbing stairs is a really effective health exercise: 400 steps are equivalent to 15 minutes of jogging. Climbing stairs is good for the heart, knee joints and muscles.

Do you exercise?

Sport is the fountain of health. It keeps your heart and circulation fit, ensures healthy blood vessels, better blood circulation and reduces excess weight. A brisk walk of half an hour a day will also do the trick.

Are you overweight?

The more weight you have, the higher the risk of diabetes. Blood pressure can rise and there is a risk of stroke and joint strain. You can easily find out whether you are overweight from the BMI table. Height and age are taken into account in the calculation.

Do you know your BMI?

The BMI (body mass index) is a good method of calculating your ideal or normal weight. If you are underweight, you are underweight, and if you are overweight, you are overweight. The BMI changes over the course of a person's life. According to studies, a higher BMI in old age even has the effect of prolonging life.

This is how you calculate it:

BMI = weight : (height in meters)2
Example: If you weigh 55 kilos and are 1.64 m tall, calculate: 55 divided by (1.64 x 1.64) = 20.45

AGE BMI (man) BMI (woman)
19 - 24 19 - 24 18 - 23
25 - 34 20 - 25 19 - 24
35 - 44 21 - 26 20 - 25
45 - 54 22 - 27 21 - 26
55 - 64 23 - 28 22 - 27
> 64 24 - 29 23 - 28

How long do you sit a day?

Sitting is the new smoking, researchers have been warning for some time. Sitting for long periods of time causes the muscles to regress and the spine loses its natural support. Problems with the intervertebral discs, pain and tension are the result. The risk of obesity also increases. A US study shows that the mortality rate for women who sat for more than six hours a day was 40 percent higher. What can help? Get up as often as possible.

How many hours do you sleep?

It should be six to eight hours. This is because the body regenerates during sleep and waste products from metabolic processes are removed. If you sleep too little, you run the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.

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