Self-care isn’t a luxury - it’s the foundation of mental wellbeing. However, it’s often the first thing we forget when life gets busy. Here are a few tips to help you start putting yourself first. Check in with yourself Self-awareness is the starting point for self-care, so take a few moments each morning to [...]
Every year on 14 June, the world comes together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors whose generosity saves lives every day. Their contributions are essential to health systems everywhere, supporting patients during emergencies, childbirth, surgeries, cancer treatment and the lifelong care of many serious [...]
Partners in Care: Advancing Men’s Health Through Connection, Education, & Advocacy Across the Lifespan — for Better Lifespans Men’s Health Month (MHM) 2026 builds on previous calls to Bring Empathy Back by building empathy into action through care partnerships. Men’s health is not experienced in isolation: Health behaviors, access to care, and long-term outcomes [...]
Don't hold your breath: influence on muscle pain. Join us to discover the vital link between compromised breathing patterns and muscle tension. Learn how the "fight-or-flight" response impacts breathing patterns, contributing to chronic muscle pain in the neck and back. Gain practical breathing exercises to optimise your nervous system and reduce unnecessary muscle tension [...]
If you’re used to putting others first or suppressing your own needs, identifying your feel-ings (and giving them the attention they deserve) can be tough. An emotional check-in creates a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your inner world. With practice, this five-minute exercise can help you build the self-awareness you need to truly prioritise yourself. [...]
World Hypertension Day 2026 17 May 2026 Theme: "Controlling Hypertension Together: check your blood pressure regularly, defeat the silent killer” World Hypertension Day is observed every year on 17 May and forms part of Hypertension Awareness Month. It aims to raise global awareness about high blood pressure, promote prevention, detection, and control, and encourage action [...]
A recent outbreak of hantavirus aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has drawn global attention after multiple passengers developed severe illness, including at least three confirmed deaths and several suspected cases. The vessel, carrying approximately 150-170 passengers and crew, was placed under quarantine off the coast of Cape Verde an island nation off the west [...]
World Hand Hygiene Day 2026: Action Saves Lives About World Hand Hygiene Day World Hand Hygiene Day is a global campaign led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the importance of proper hand hygiene in healthcare settings and everyday life. Clean hands save lives – this simple yet powerful message is central [...]
When is World Asthma Day? World Asthma Day is observed annually on the first Tuesday of May. In 2026, it will take place on Tuesday, May 5th. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) theme for World Asthma Day 2026 is: “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need”. GINA continues to emphasize the [...]
Like blinking and your heartbeat, you don’t really think about breathing; it just happens. But if you did pay it a little attention, you’d reap the health benefits. The most important thing to know is that you need to be breathing through your nose most of the time. If you’re breathing through your mouth, [...]
