Carrie Cannon Health MPH, BSC Health, RGN

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day

06/03/2026

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/06/uk-death-healthy-life-expectancy-decline-state?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

The news that healthy life expectancy is in decline in Britain exposes a serious truth about the state we’re in, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

01/03/2026

The recent Think Pink Lux
Community Gathering focused on food and nutrition in prevention and during treatment for cancer.

Once again, I was honoured and very nervous to share the stage with Torsten Bohn head of the nutrition and health group at the Luxembourg Institute of Health.

The room was full and there were plenty of takeaways, and yes sugar , alcohol and the new good guidelines ( pyramid) from the US got a mention.

A huge thanks to the incredible organisers Ghirlandini and Geraldine Cassells as well as Nimkee Gupta for the video recap.

Let’s keep the conversation going. What’s your go-to tip for eating more plants? 👇

27/02/2026

Medical patriarchy. It’s ridiculous. Thankfully many doctors do maintain professional development but not all.

Patients in Luxembourg have no way of knowing whether their doctor is keeping up with the latest medical standards, as the country remains one of the few in Europe without a regulated system for continuing professional development.

24/02/2026

coming up. Am I going to enter a team this year?

Loved this short run through forest, feeling the blood coursing through my vessels.

I don’t much love the red face I get when running or exercising due to long standing rosacea. The joys of delicate Celtic skin!

I try to practice some breathing, especially that snotty nasal stuff which helps my rhythm on the hills and being mindful.

Great start to the day. How was yours? What did you do for yourself to start the day well?

22/02/2026

Do men use support groups when they have cancer or are caring for someone with cancer?

This was a question we wondered about at Think Pink Lux a few years ago following the untimely death of a couple of the ladies we were supporting. Would their partners benefit from the type of support they had enjoyed? Too often, these men carry their fears, questions, and emotions quietly.

We got some men involved and tried it out and now to ensure this initiative is meaningful and sustainable, we met up yesterday with a view to building a structure that allows this group to grow and remain sustainable long-term.

This is about more than a meeting. It’s about acknowledging that cancer affects entire families.

22/02/2026

This is so true!

Proud to be a UK & International Health Coaching Association registered health coach.

A GP in Luxembourg recently said to me that I was one of those people taking jobs from doctors. Thankfully, she is a minority as most of the doctors I know believe health coaches support the work of doctors.

𝐒𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨.

GPs are not failing patients.
Hospitals are not underperforming.

They are doing exactly what they were designed to do:

➡️ Diagnose
➡️ Prescribe
➡️ Treat

But modern health challenges don’t fit neatly into 10-minute appointments.

Patients need:

• time to talk
• support to change habits
• accountability
• confidence
• help navigating complexity

That’s not “extra”. That’s essential.

👉 UKIHCA-Registered Health Coaches don’t replace medical care - they relieve pressure on it by supporting people between appointments.

When people are supported to manage their health day-to-day, the system breathes again.

This is not radical. It’s realistic.

👉 UKIHCA Registered Health Coaches are professionally qualified, regulated and evidence-based — and they work with you, not on you.

Down load your copy now:https://www.ukihca.com/images/Take-the-Lead-on-Your-Health---A-Guide.pdf

18/02/2026

Come and join us if you’re in Luxembourg for a conversation around nutrition in cancer.

The power of food in supporting health is well known, but nutrition during and after cancer treatment can feel overwhelming.

Dr Torsten Bohn head of the Nutrition and Health Group at the Luxembourg Institute of Health will be back in conversation with
and from Think Pink Luxembourg to discuss all things nutrition.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, 26 February
🕡 Time: 18:30 - 20:00
📍 Location: Think Pink Lux Support Centre

Come and join us to find out more about how nutrition impacts health and wellbeing. Registration link in the comments.

If you have a burning question let us know in the comments and we will make sure to address it.

18/02/2026

16/02/2026

I’ve been learning to play the piano for years. I’m not very good. My timing is terrible, I still miss notes and I get so nervous playing in front of anyone.

But I keep going, I keep practicing, because I enjoy it. I love it when I hear improvement, so does my long suffering husband!

I am accountable to my teacher. There have been a few over the years. Thanks and all the rest.

When it comes to your health, you don’t have to be brilliant at it or get it right every time, but being consistent and showing up is important.

Accountability helps. A coach. A plan. A time in the diary.

Some days you feel tired. Some weeks you don’t see progress. But improvement can happen quietly in the background.

I play piano because it’s something I do for me. It brings calm. It slows my breathing. It clears my head. And apparently it’s good for cognition; hands doing different things, feet something else, reading notes ( yes I have to!)

Your health deserves that same commitment. Not punishment. Not extremes. Steady practice.

Small actions. Repeated. Over time, they build a healthy you.

What’s one small practice you can commit to this week?

And if you have any advice for my plant let me know that too!

11/02/2026

Your health is yours to steer.

There is so much advice out there, it can feel overwhelming.

And so many health and wellbeing coaches.

You might be wondering: What is a health coach?
👉Is it evidence-based?
👉Can it really help?
👉Who is properly qualified?

Health coaching is not about diagnosis or prescribing. It is about:
👉 Behaviour change.
👉Clarity.
👉Accountability.
👉Sustainable action.

A qualified health coach works with you to:
👉Define what matters.
👉Set realistic goals.
👉Work through barriers.
👉Build habits that last.

Not all health coaches are trained or regulated. Standards vary widely. I am proud to be a registered health coach, as well as a registered nurse, maintaining my UK nurse license through and hold a Master’s in Public Health. Professional accountability matters to me.

Health looks different for everyone.
👉More energy.
👉Better sleep.
👉Stress management.
👉Confidence with long-term conditions.

If you are curious about whether coaching could support you, or your organisation, send me a message and we can chat.