Welcome to week 1! This week we will focus on the relationship between diet, health and non-communicable diseases. We will also try to identify how nutrition can positively and negatively influence lifelong health.

This activity will present the epidemiological approach in evaluating the associations between diet and health. Furthermore, we explain what are dietary patterns and how do they link with various health outcomes.

Let's have a closer look at diet and which food constituents may promote health and longevity. Meet Prof. Baukje de Roos who will discuss the role of bioactives and join our discussion on protein for healthy ageing.

The human large intestine is home to the largest and most diverse group of bacteria in the human body. Learn more about their important role in maintaining human health.

Hope you enjoyed week 1 material. It is time for some hands-on activities and applying theory into practice. We also encourage you to share your thoughts on the discussion forum.

Welcome to week 2! Physical activity is one of the major lifestyle components determining health status. But why is it so important and how much is enough?

Physical activity is mainly associated with body weight status, composition or strenght. There is however a large body of evidence linking physical activities with various health aspects, such as mental health or immunity.

In the past, the assessment of physical activity was challenging and relied mainly on often imprecise questionnaires. Our expert, Dr Heather Morgan, will discuss the pros and cons of modern technologies for tracking PA and health.

This week we discussed physical activity and its importance for health. Now is the time to test your knowledge and reflect on what you have learned in the discussion forum. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Welcome to week 3! about the relationship between lifestyle and mental health. Is there a magic dietary bullet to help improve our mood? Our experts will share findings from their research on this topic.

The role of mental hygiene is often underestimated when we talk about health and disease. Our expert will share their insights on the importance of sleep and mindfulness to promote health and long-term wellbeing.

No doubt, stress is an unavoidable component of our everyday life. But how does it affect our behaviour and it is possible to reduce its impact on our lifestyle choices?

We hope you enjoyed the content of this week and will be able to apply this knowledge in your everyday life or professional practice. This activity gives you a chance to take part in a mindfulness session. Did it work for you?

We hope this week was an interesting journey and helped you to explore the very complex links between mental and physical health. See what you have learned in our self-test quiz!

If we want to know the secrets to longevity we should really look closer at the lifestyles of people who live the longest. Learn about Blue Zones and what are the common lifestyle features of people from those regions.

Some aspects of our lifestyle are more difficult to control than others, like socioeconomic factors or the quality of health care provision. Furthermore, we explore the latest findings in chrononutrition research.

Previously we focused on individual or community factors contributing to lifelong health. In this activity, we will take a wider perspective and talk to the experts about sustainable lifestyles that's good for us and the planet.

This week we were looking at the wider circle of factors determining our health status. Please join our discussion forum to reflect on the topic and share your views with other learners.

We hope you enjoyed the course and you will continue your journey of learning!