The rehabilitologist urged to teach the child to healthy lifestyle from an early age

Pediatric rehabilitologist Ekaterina Pasnova on Tuesday, July 28, told how to teach a child to a healthy lifestyle.

In an interview with Radio 1, the specialist noted that the foundations of a healthy lifestyle begin to form even before the birth of a child, and the main role in this is played by the family. The specialist emphasized that children should see a positive example of their parents from the very first days of life.

Pasnova pointed out that a proper daily routine, balanced diet and physical activity help maintain health and reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, as well as problems with bones and joints.

In addition, the doctor reminded about the importance of proper sleep. According to her, children are recommended to sleep at least 8-9 hours, go to bed between 21:00 and 22:00 and adhere to a constant regime. She advised against using gadgets before going to bed, as they worsen the quality of rest.

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Experts pointed out the lack of a clear methodology, which does not allow us to draw unambiguous conclusions about people's desire to be healthy.

Oncologist Andrey Kaprin said on July 24 that following the principles of healthy lifestyle, giving up bad habits, regular physical activity and undergoing preventive examinations can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing cancer. In particular, it is necessary to maintain a normal body weight, writes RT.

Kaprin said that Russia has a large-scale program for the early detection of cancer, clarifies 360.ru . According to him, medical examinations are carried out every three years between the ages of 18 and 39, and after the age of 40 it is recommended to undergo an examination annually, according to "Moscow 24".

Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development, said on July 20 that pavilions for rapid diagnostics of the body will appear in the center of the capital, the Moscow City News agency reports.

Prior to this, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said that a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition can prolong life for 15 years. She cited the fight against cognitive disorders as a crucial factor, NSN notes.