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10/10/2025

10 October 2025 is World Mental Health Day.

Watch this brief video from to learn a bit about what you can do to support your mental wellbeing.

04/10/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Shine bright and take action!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Let’s lift each other up with energy, kindness, and smart steps for breast health.

Get screened:
✔ Book your mammogram, and ask your healthcare provider about the right timing based on your age, history, and risk.
✔ Practice regular breast self-exams, know what is normal for you, and talk to your healthcare provider if you notice any changes.

Keep healthy:
Follow these evidence-based tips to reduce risk:
✔ Eat healthy meals, consisting of wholegrains, vegetables, beans, and fruit. Limit fast foods and processed foods high in fat, starches, or sugars. Limit red and processed meat, choose beans, lentils, fish, or poultry more often. Choose water or unsweetened drinks, and limit alcohol.
✔ Maintain a healthy weight with steady, supportive routines.
✔ Be physically active, aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week, and sit less.
✔ Manage stress with simple daily practices, take 2 – 5 minute breathing or mindfulness breaks, walk and spend time outdoors, make time for relaxing activities like music or prayer, and ask for help from a healthcare professional if you need it.
✔ Stay connected with loved ones and your community, make a daily touchpoint, share meals, join a class or volunteer team, and invite a friend for a walk or group workout.
✔ Sleep well, keep a consistent schedule, limit screens and caffeine in the evening, and keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet.

You matter, your health matters so schedule your screening, move your body, nourish well, rest well, stay connected, and let’s cheer each other on all month long!

Resources:
• National Breast Cancer Foundation, screening guides and healthy living tools: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/bcam-resources/
• World Cancer Research Fund, cancer prevention recommendations: https://www.wcrf.org/preventing-cancer/cancer-prevention/our-cancer-prevention-recommendations/
• European Lifestyle Medicine Organisation: https://www.eulm.org/what-is-lifestyle-medicine/

21/09/2025

21 September is World Alzheimer's Day.

Watch this brief video by WellbeingAid to learn a bit about how you can lower your risk of dementia and work towards a healthier future.

Video link: https://youtube.com/shorts/g7U8xzM3QwM

09/09/2025

World Su***de Prevention Day: Kindness, Connection, and Support

On 10 September, World Su***de Prevention Day highlights the theme “Changing the Narrative on Su***de.” According to WHO, more than 720,000 people die by su***de each year worldwide, and many deaths are preventable with compassionate connection and timely care. Every life matters!

Evidence from the literature supports that:
✓ Stronger social support is associated with lower risk of suicidal thoughts, plans, attempts, and death.
✓ Small, regular acts of kindness reduce loneliness and strengthen community connection.

How you can help:
• Check in with someone and listen with care and without judgement.
• Offer practical help, for example arranging an appointment with a healthcare professional.
• Share trusted resources and encourage professional support.
• Use respectful, non-stigmatizing language.
• If there is immediate danger, contact your local emergency number.

If you need help:
Reaching out is a strong step toward safety and recovery. Contact your local emergency number or talk to a trusted or a family member or a friend. Please remember that you are not alone!

References
1. WHO campaign link: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-su***de-prevention-day
2. Darvishi N, Farhadi M, Poorolajal J. The Role of Social Support in Preventing Suicidal Ideations and Behaviors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Res Health Sci. 2024 Jun 1;24(2):e00609. doi: 10.34172/jrhs.2024.144. Epub 2024 Jun 1. PMID: 39072545; PMCID: PMC11264453.

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18/08/2025

Understanding Colorectal Cancer (CRC): Key Insights from Recent Research

📘 Did you know? Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Addressing this growing health challenge requires awareness, early detection, and advances in prevention and treatment.

📝 In a recent paper Al Kamzari and Constantinou (2025) highlight the following critical insights:

🌟 Risk Factors:
• Modifiable risks include an unhealthy diet (e.g., high intake of red and processed meats), smoking 🚬, and excessive alcohol consumption 🍷.
• Non-modifiable factors include age (50+ years) and genetic predispositions 🔬.

🩺 Detecting CRC Early is Crucial!
Early detection through colonoscopy, f***l-based tests, and imaging techniques improves survival significantly. Screening is essential, especially for individuals at higher risk.

💊 Exciting Progress in Treatment:
• Early-stage CRC is treated primarily with surgical interventions.
• For advanced stages, immunotherapy 🌐 and targeted therapies like kinase inhibitors are showing promise.
• Cutting-edge approaches, such as AI-driven diagnostics and cancer vaccines, are paving the way for personalized treatment options.

🌱 Prevention Strategies:
• A healthy diet 🌽, regular exercise 🏃♂️, and minimizing alcohol and to***co use can significantly lower CRC risks.
• Aspirin and vitamin D have potential preventive roles, though further research is needed.

⚡️ A Look Ahead:
By integrating innovative treatments, scalable prevention, and equitable access to screenings, we can reduce the global CRC burden 🌍.
💡 Talk to your doctor today, and take proactive steps to protect your health.

Reference: Al Kamzari, K.A.M., and Constantinou, C. Navigating the Colorectal Cancer Maze: Unveiling Pathways to Diagnosis, Management and Prevention. Published online on July 8, 2025. Current Oncology Reports. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-025-01707-w

You can access the full article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11912-025-01707-w

31/07/2025

Could Our Gut Be Fueling Heart Failure?

A new research article by Shoukry et al (2025) summarises the evidence on the powerful connection between gut health and heart failure:

• When the heart weakens, reduced blood flow compromises the intestinal barrier. This allows bacteria and their by-products to leak into the bloodstream, triggering inflammation and worsening cardiac function.
• Patients with heart failure have increased levels of Proteobacteria and Firmicutes, and reduced levels of Bifidobacteria and Bacteroides and harmful metabolites—including short-chain fatty acids, trimethylamine, and trimethylamine N-oxide—play a key role in this process.
• Researchers are currently investigating the role of plant-rich diets, prebiotics, antibiotics, and even f***l microbial transplantation and natural phytochemicals in improving gut health and reducing the risk of heart failure.

📖 Read the full article in Heart Failure Reviews:
👉 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10741-025-10546-7

Reference: Shoukry, A.E.A., Rahhal, A., and Constantinou, C. The role of the gut microbiota and metabolites in heart failure and possible implications for treatment. Published online on July 25, 2025. Heart Failure Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10741-025-10546-7

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20/06/2025

Watch this FREE video from Wellbeing Aid to learn more about the relationship between sleep and health, including with Chronic Diseases such as Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Obesity.

Learn some practical ways in which to get restorative sleep, which can help with chronic disease prevention.

Title: Can SLEEP make you sick? And what can you DO about it?

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On 13 March 2024, a Webinar was held by Wellbeing Aid titled: "Can SLEEP make you sick? And what can you DO about it?"Watch this informational session to lea...

19/06/2025

Watch this FREE video from WellbeingAid that shares examples of 1 Day of healthy (and tasty!) whole food, plant-based recipes for families, covering breakfast, meals, and snacks/desserts.

Title: Nutrition "Bites" Mini-Webinar: Example of 1 Day of Meals

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This Nutrition "Bites" Mini-Webinar, held by Wellbeing Aid on the occasion of the International Day of Families (15 May 2024) shares examples of 1 Day of hea...

18/06/2025

Watch this FREE video from Wellbeing Aid which includes a *Cooking Demonstration* showing healthy snack recipes for families.

The 4 different sets of recipes are nutrient-filled and are also whole food, plant-based, to help nourish your families.

Title: Nutrition "Bites" Mini-Webinar and Cooking Demonstration: Healthy Snacks for Families

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This Nutrition "Bites" Mini-Webinar from Wellbeing Aid includes a *Cooking Demonstration* showing healthy snack recipes for families.The 4 different sets of ...

17/06/2025

Watch this FREE video by WellbeingAid which discusses "How to Eat MORE yet be Healthier."

It provides tips on how to incorporate more plant-based, whole foods onto you plate and into your week.

Title: Nutrition "Bites" Mini-Webinar: How to Eat MORE yet be Healthier"

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On 3 April 2024 a free online Nutrition "Bites” Mini-Webinar was held by Wellbeing Aid with the title of "How to eat MORE yet be Healthier." This webinar was...

16/06/2025

Watch this FREE, video from WellbeingAid to learn more about how to set your kitchen up for success in Whole Food, Plant Based way of eating.

Title: Nutrition "Bites" Mini-Webinar #2: The Whole Food, Plant-Based Kitchen: How to set yourself up for success!

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On 6 March 2024 a free online Nutrition "Bites” Mini-Webinar was held by Wellbeing Aid with the title of "Nutrition Bites Mini-Webinar 2: The Whole Food Plan...