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The tala-med Cardio app is free of charge and available in six languages / Focus topics are nutrition, exercise and "becoming smoke-free" / Games, diary and individual plans help you achieve your goals

tala-med Cardio is the name of the new app developed at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg to help prevent cardiovascular disease. It is now available free of charge in the iOS and Android app stores in German, English, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian and Russian and includes the modules "Nutrition", "Exercise" and "Smoke-free". With the help of experts from various medical fields, relevant, evidence-based content has been prepared in a multimedia format. Users are supported in achieving their goals with videos, small games, individual daily and weekly plans, additional tips and information about the topic modules.

"Cardiovascular diseases are still one of the most common causes of death in Germany," explains Prof. Dr. Andy Maun, Director of the Institute of General Medicine at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg and tala-med project manager. "The app supports users with easy-to-understand information, tips and exercise videos that anyone can do at home," says Maun.

The project was funded by the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts in Baden-Württemberg as part of the Preventive Medicine Competence Network. User data is only stored on the smartphone.

The app for Android

The app for iOS

Picture caption: The tala-med Cardio app helps you to stay healthy in everyday life.
Image rights: Medical Center - University of Freiburg