Healthspan. More health in the years ahead

The data show that we are living longer and longer. Over the last 34 years, average life expectancy in Poland has increased by 7.1 years for women and by as much as 8.7 years for men. In 2024, the average life expectancy for women was 82.3 years, and for men – 74.9 years. However, life expectancy is not everything. What also matters is the state of health in which we spend our later years — whether we maintain our physical and mental fitness, energy, hormonal balance and fertility — in other words, our vitality — as well as our ability to play an active role in family, professional and social life. Such a life allows us to pursue what matters to us – to develop our passions, travel, work and maintain our independence, without having to rely on loved ones in our day-to-day lives. This is precisely what the concept of ‘healthspan’ describes.

NAMI is Poland’s first Medical Resort to develop the concept of healthspan, drawing on clinical experience and medical expertise. It combines the diagnosis of ageing processes, lifestyle medicine and reproductive health into a single, coherent model of care – encompassing stays of several days or over a dozen days, as well as support from a Health Coach upon returning to everyday life.

Both concepts relate to longevity, but they look at it from different perspectives. Longevity refers to how long you live (known as lifespan, or the number of years you’ve lived). Healthspan goes a step further and asks what that lifespan looks like—the number of years you’ve lived with full fitness, energy, and health. Your biological age, or the actual state of your body, may differ from the age listed on your ID, and it determines how you feel today and how you’ll function in 10, 15, or 20 years.

For the NAMI team, it is healthspan that serves as the main point of reference in their work with patients — because it is the quality of the years lived that counts, not just the number of them. After all, health and vitality are the foundation of our wellbeing.

You don’t have to wait until a certain age or until you experience your first health problems. It’s worth looking after your healthspan – the years you spend in good form, health and fitness – when you want to get to know your body better and make conscious efforts to look after your health.

A particularly important time is the perimenopausal period, which for many women begins as early as their 40s. During this time, changing hormone levels can affect, amongst other things, energy levels, sleep, mood, metabolism and bone density – often before any clear symptoms of the menopause appear. Taking a proactive approach to your health at this stage allows you to better prepare for the changes ahead and support your body in the years to come.

It’s also a good time to take action if you notice a drop in energy levels, slower recovery, or changes in your well-being or fitness. The reason may also be a significant life stage – planning for parenthood, a change in lifestyle, or simply the need to look after yourself better. You don’t have to wait for a specific problem to arise before taking action.

Your body changes throughout your life, so it’s worth keeping a regular eye on your health and responding to emerging needs. This allows you to understand your own body better, spot changes early enough and make informed decisions about your health.

At NAMI, it is precisely this moment – when you feel ready for change or need a better understanding of your health – that can mark the start of your personalised Health Plan.

A growing body of research shows that the biological foundations of health begin to take shape much earlier than we thought — as early as the pre-conception period, during pregnancy and in early childhood. The concept of the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) emphasises that the conditions and factors affecting the body in the very earliest stages of life can influence health in later years. According to this approach, health should be viewed as a lifelong process, the origins of which date back to the pre-conception period and foetal life, rather than as a one-off result of a single test.

NAMI, as part of the INVICTA Group, draws on over a quarter of a century’s experience in the fields of clinical medicine and reproduction. This knowledge enables us to better understand the interrelationships between hormonal balance, metabolism, fertility and the body’s overall functioning, and to apply this knowledge in a comprehensive approach to health and regeneration.

Energy levels, sleep quality, metabolism, fertility, fitness, hormonal balance and the body’s ability to recover all change over time. Regularly assessing these factors allows you to better understand your own body and make informed choices about how to support your health.

At NAMI, we take a holistic view of the body. We combine test results, consultations with specialists and lifestyle analysis. This ensures that test results are interpreted within a broader context, rather than on the basis of a single parameter.

At NAMI, we make time for you and take a holistic view. Together, we strive to optimise the six key pillars that collectively shape your healthspan and influence your biological age and reproductive potential.

Health is the starting point for everything you still want to create, experience and achieve: relationships, children, passions and the future all require you to be at your best. That’s why at NAMI we look at these aspects from the perspective of the years to come, not just the ‘here and now’. We combine data from various areas to see how your body is functioning today, what’s worth paying particular attention to, and what matters most in your specific situation.

We assess the areas that are important for a long, healthy life — healthspan — and reproductive health:

• Metabolism — glucose-insulin balance, lipid profile, body composition and other metabolic parameters.
• Hormones and reproductive health — hormonal balance, libido, fertility and reproductive functions.
• Fitness and energy — strength, endurance, mobility and daily functioning.
• Sleep — its quality, duration and importance for the body’s recovery and functioning.
• Stress regulation — stress levels, psychophysical well-being and the ability to regain balance.
• Recovery — the body’s ability to recover after exercise and physical strain, also assessed in the context of physical activity and physiotherapy.
• Prevention and risk factors — medical history, test results, family history and individual factors that help identify areas requiring greater attention.

We analyse the results as a whole, as it is the interrelationships between these areas that help us decide what to focus on in your Health Plan.

We build a comprehensive picture of your body
In addition to the areas mentioned above, we learn about your history and incorporate diagnostics, lifestyle assessment and fitness evaluation to understand your body’s current condition.

We combine the data into a Health Plan
Test results, expert knowledge and the patient’s goals form a personalised Health Plan — a bridge between diagnosis and action. We begin implementing it from the very first day of your stay. It also serves as a guide to help you make informed choices about your health and continue the measures you’ve developed after you leave.

We select treatments and medical programmes
The goal is what matters at the outset – let this guide you when choosing the right programme for you from our range of medical programmes. Each programme has its own specific scope, so you know exactly what to expect during your stay. We finalise the exact course of the programme based on your individual situation, test results and the specialists’ assessments following your arrival.

When choosing a programme, start with the goal you’re coming here to achieve. This sets the direction, whilst the specific tests, consultations, therapies and treatments are then selected on an individual basis.

Healthspan is a process, not a one-off measurement.

Your stay at NAMI is just the beginning of looking after your healthspan. After your stay, you’ll be left with a Health Plan and a Health Coach – someone who will accompany you on your journey and help you translate the recommendations into everyday habits and maintain the benefits of your treatment. At agreed intervals, we review your plan and check how you’re getting on with it and how you’re feeling.

This layer forms the foundation upon which further therapeutic measures are based — a lasting change in daily habits reinforces the long-term effects of recovery.