Wat we eten, hoe we onze tanden poetsen, hoe lang we slapen of we wel of niet in beweging komen. Iedere dag maken we tientallen keuzes die onze gezondheid beïnvloeden. “Het lijken kleine beslissingen, maar samen bepalen ze hoe gezond we zijn”, zegt Sabine van Loon, Consumer Engagement and Care Leader Personal Health bij Philips, tijdens de opening van het nieuwe hoofdkantoor.

Volgens Sabine begint gezondheid in de gewoontes en routines die we dagelijks herhalen. En juist daar kan technologie het verschil maken. “Want zodra we begrijpen welke invloed die kleine keuzes hebben, kunnen we ze bewust verbeteren”, legt ze uit.

Gezondheid begint bij gewoontes

Iedere dag opnieuw maken we keuzes die invloed hebben op hoe we ons voelen. Drink je dat glas water of sla je het over? Ga je nog even wandelen of blijf je zitten? “Als we beter begrijpen hoe die kleine momenten bijdragen aan onze gezondheid, kunnen we gezonder en gelukkiger leven”, zegt Sabine.

Bij Philips draait Personal Health om het ondersteunen van die momenten. Van beter tandenpoetsen met Sonicare, tot moeiteloos ontharen met Lumea (met lichttechnologie ontwikkeld in Eindhoven), en van gemoedsrust voor ouders met de Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor tot scheerinnovaties zoals OneBlade, ontwikkeld in Drachten (lees meer over 75 jaar innovatie in Drachten). “Het gaat erom dat technologie mensen helpt bewuster te leven, zonder dat het ingewikkeld wordt”, zegt Sabine.

What we eat, to brush our teeth, how long we sleep, whether we decide to move or not. Every day we make dozens of choices that influence our health. “They may seem like small decisions, but together they determine how healthy we are,” says Sabine van Loon, Consumer Engagement and Care Leader Personal Health at Philips, during the opening of the company’s new headquarters.

According to her, health starts in the habits and routines we repeat every day. And that’s exactly where technology can make a difference. “Because once we understand how these small choices affect us, we can start improving them consciously,” she explains.

Health starts with habits

Every day we make choices that affect how we feel. Do you drink that glass of water or skip it? Do you take a short walk or stay seated? “If we better understand how those small moments contribute to our health, we can live healthier and happier lives,” says Sabine.

At Philips, Personal Health is all about supporting those moments. From brushing better with Sonicare, to effortless hair removal with Lumea (using light technology developed in Eindhoven), and from peace of mind for parents with our Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor to grooming game changing innovations like OneBlade, developed in Drachten. “It’s about using technology to help people live more consciously, without making it complicated,” Sabine says.

Bridging home and hospital

Sabine emphasizes that personal health and professional care are becoming increasingly connected. “What we do in our personal care experience ultimately affects what happens in your overall heath as well.”

Philips plays a unique role in that connection. The company bridges clinical knowledge and daily life, using insights from both worlds to strengthen each other. “As one of the only companies in the world who bridges both the hospital and the home, our clinical expertise helps us support people in living healthier lives at home.”

Technology with a human purpose

What Sabine makes clear above all is that technology only matters if it truly helps people. “We wake up every day, focused on delivering better care for more people life,” she says. “For us in PH, that’s about helping people take care of themselves and their families, today and for the long-term.”