290.5 million days of sickness absence, 27.5 million medical certificates and nearly PLN 35 billion in direct expenditure in a single year. Employee illness is carrying an increasingly measurable price tag. Yet the bill also includes costs that do not appear in Poland’s Social Insurance Institution statistics: replacement staff, overtime, disrupted operations, delays and lost productivity….
Poland – A Key Destination on the Medical Tourism MapOver the past two decades, Poland has undergone a rapid transformation in the field of medical services. Today, the country is seen not only as a land of rich history and culture but also as a dynamically growing hub for private healthcare. An increasing number of…
On the role of recovery in professional and amateur sports as well as in everyday life, the modern tools that help maintain physical fitness, and the need for education about daily life hygiene in the context of healthy activity — Katarzyna Mazur spoke with MD PhD Bartłomiej Kacprzak, Ortopedic Surgen, Founder OrtoMedSport & KidsRoll, the…
By taking care of your teeth, you’re taking care of your health and well-being. Regular oral hygiene, dental visits, and eliminating bad habits are the foundation of a healthy smile. Remember, a smile means health—not just for your teeth, but for your entire body. Investing in healthy teeth is investing in a better quality of…
One in four Poles already uses Wellness & SPA services. The list of treatments offered in the industry continues to grow, improving clients’ mental and physical well-being. Almost every new hotel provides guests with such services. Urban SPA salons are also on the rise. Globally, this segment is seeing growth comparable to the IT or…
A New Benchmark in Preventive and Personalized Medicine For years, luxury was synonymous with designer fashion, high-end travel, and exclusive experiences, but a profound shift is underway. Health and longevity are emerging as the ultimate status symbols, with cutting-edge science and personalized wellness becoming central to the way affluent individuals invest in their futures. In…
During the Roundtable of Longevity Clinics, Joanna Bensz sat down with Peter Diamandis, Founder & Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, to explore the future of longevity clinics, the integration of diagnostics and therapeutics, and the critical role of mindset in extending healthspan. The concept of longevity clinics is gaining traction worldwide. How do you…
Health and longevity aren’t about revolutionary changes but are the result of small, everyday choices that accumulate over time, yielding significant results. Instead of drastic shifts, it’s wiser to embrace a steady evolution of your lifestyle. In the long run, these small decisions shape our future and can greatly improve the quality of life, maintaining…
Longevity Center Europe to Join Roundtable of Longevity Clinics at the Buck Institute to Establish Global Standards in Longevity Practices With lifespans increasing worldwide, the need to ensure that those additional years are healthy has never been more pressing. This shift places a premium on quality of life and on creating environments that support not…
During the European Forum for New Ideas (EFNI), Professor Henryk Skarżyński, Director of the World Hearing Center, announced the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in hearing screening programs. “Clinical trial results, compared with the program’s effectiveness, suggest a very high success rate for such applications in diagnostics,” said Professor Skarżyński. At EFNI, the slogan #WhatWillHappenTomorrow…
Gut health has huge implications for longevity and could hold the key to improving cognition, immunity and healthy aging. You are not alone… in fact you have more than 100 trillion companions residing in your gut forming the microbiome. As Dr Anna Modelska-Ziółkiewicz, an endocrinologist and expert in antiaging medicine at the Longevity Center, explains,…