Carrie Cannon Health MPH, BSC Health, RGN

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

Power, Our Planet 🌍

Today we took the train into the quiet Vietnamese countryside, where the rhythm of life slows and nature speaks. We took a small boat down through the river, surrounded by ancient limestone karsts, rowed by a lady with her feet.

I was impressed! Strong lady.

As a nurse and health coach, I think about how environment shapes health and wellbeing when I travel. Health care is good here, with a national health service, Universal health coverage and with completely free service for over 60’s. The government places a strong emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Yes!!

This Earth Day here in rural Vietnam, surrounded by nature, I’m reconnecting with the simple foundations of wellbeing: fresh air, movement, nourishing food, and stillness.

I’m also thinking about the power we hold in our daily choices:�• choosing fresh, local foods as often as possible�• moving our bodies in nature, not just gyms�• slowing down enough to reconnect with what sustains us.

What’s one small thing you can do to support your health right now?

Take a walk. Drink more water. Step outside. Breathe deeply. Check in with your body?

Your health doesn’t need to be complicated it just needs your attention.

21/04/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲.

With rising employee ill health, increasing absence, and mounting economic pressure, organisations are facing a pivotal moment. The question is no longer whether to invest in whole-person health and wellbeing — but how quickly you can act.

Our latest insight, From Pricing Risk to Reducing Risk, explores how forward-thinking employers are shifting from reactive cost management to proactive risk reduction — embedding prevention, resilience, and behaviour change into their workforce strategy.

The data is clear:

• Mental ill health remains one of the leading causes of long-term absence
• 22.1 million working days were lost to stress, depression, and anxiety in the UK in 2024/25
• Poor workforce health is now directly impacting economic productivity and growth

Yet many organisations are still treating wellbeing as a peripheral initiative — rather than a core lever for performance, retention, and cost control.

This is the moment to grab the bull by the horns.

Employers who act now can:

• Reduce long-term cost exposure
• Strengthen workforce resilience
• Improve engagement, retention, and productivity
• Future-proof their organisation against growing health-related risks

👉 Read the full report here: https://ukihca.short.gy/reducing-risk

and explore more insights on the UKIHCA Workplace Wellbeing page (www.ukihca.com/workplaces).

21/04/2026

Antibiotic resistance is spreading worldwide and threatening the very foundations of modern medicine

19/04/2026

Just signed up for this to benefit Think Pink Lux.

19/04/2026

Although cancer cases in Luxembourg are expected to increase by 57% by 2040, death rates have been falling for years, a trend experts attribute to research advances funded in part by Télévie.

19/04/2026

happening in Dudelange today. First Time for this event in this location.

Haven’t signed up, can’t make it? You can still donate to support vital research Luxembourg Institute of Health.

14/04/2026

What started as a simple idea turned into something really meaningful.

I had the privilege of spending time with 25 teenage girls during the day of moving, learning, and having conversations about their health and wellbeing.

As a nurse and health educator, I see a consistent pattern:
👉 Girls disengaging from sport during their teenage years, for a variety of reasons, such as body changes, periods, confidence, or a lack of support.

This matters to me and it’s why days like this are so important.

There was plenty of activity throughout the day, but my contribution was to talk about what their bodies actually need to be fit and strong.

We focused on key foundations of health:
• Nutrition to support growth and activity
• Sleep and recovery
• Understanding that no two bodies are the same.

But just as importantly, we addressed topics that are often avoided. We had open, evidence-based discussions around menstrual health, breaking down myths and reinforcing a critical message:
👉 Painful periods may be common, but they are not “normal” and should not be dismissed or put up with.

We also explored support systems, helping each girl identify who they can turn to, whether that’s a parent, teacher, nurse, or trusted adult.
Because access to support is not equal, not every girl has the same support system and helping them identify trusted people in their lives is a step toward confidence and self-advocacy. ✨

Programmes like this are not just about participation in sport.
They are about:
• Health literacy
• Body confidence
• Early intervention
• Long-term wellbeing
If we want girls to stay engaged in sport and in their health, we need to give them knowledge, language, and support , not just opportunity.

This is how we create lasting impact.

Thank you
and .snj.lu for inviting me to be a part of this day, it was a real privilege.

And thank you girls for your open and curious engagement.

12/04/2026

08/04/2026

What’s one small habit that helps you reduce your stress?

When it comes to managing stress, it’s easy to feel like you need to make big, sweeping changes. But in reality, it’s often the smallest actions, done consistently, that create the biggest shifts.

Stress Awareness Month highlights the power of small, sustainable changes. A short walk. A boundary set. A moment to pause and reflect.

A UKIHCA Registered Health Coach works with you to:

• Break down change into manageable steps
• Build habits that fit your lifestyle
• Stay accountable in a supportive, non-judgemental way

Because meaningful change doesn’t happen overnight. It happens through consistent action over time.

Discover simple, effective ways to manage stress and connect with a coach: https://www.ukihca.com/fyh

What’s one small habit that helps you reset when stress builds?

07/04/2026

🐣🏒 Happy Easter Monday to all our fans!
A quieter moment in the offseason… but the passion never stops.
Whether you’re enjoying the traditions, the sunshine, or a Péckvillercher whistle or two — we’re already looking ahead to what’s next.
Stay tuned… 🔴🔵

07/04/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | 𝟕 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥

Today’s World Health Day 2026 is a powerful reminder that better health outcomes depend on more than awareness alone.

This year’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with science,” calls on all of us to:

• Trust and engage with evidence-based health guidance
• Rebuild confidence in science and public health
• Turn knowledge into real, collective action

Because science gives us the what — but people need support to achieve the how.

Health coaching plays a critical role in bringing these global ambitions to life. By translating evidence into sustainable behaviour change, health coaches empower individuals to:

• Make informed decisions about their health
• Build lasting habits that support whole-person health and wellbeing
• Take ownership of their long-term health outcomes

At a time when global health depends on collaboration, trust and action, human connection remains essential.

If we want to truly “stand with science”, we must also stand with people.

Discover how health coaching is helping individuals and organisations turn insight into impact: 👉 www.ukihca.com