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What is health literacy

Health literacy is usually defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. At its simplest, it means … See more

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How does nature affect well-being and learning

WebIn conclusion, research demonstrates that nature's positive impact on learning is substantial. Spending time in nature reduces stress, enhances creativity, improves …

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The solid facts: Health literacy EPALE

WebThis publication makes the case for policy action to strengthen health literacy. Evidence, including the results of the European Health Literacy Survey, is …

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Empowerment through health literacy EPALE

WebInteractive health literacy is focused on the development of personal skills in a supportive environment with the aim of improving individuals’ motivation and self-confidence to act …

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Boosting digital health literacy to enhance the resilience …

WebThe development of digital skills applied to the health sector enables citizens to better manage their health and illness, improve prevention, produce more accurate …

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Impacts of Low Health Literacy EPALE

WebAre more likely to have one or more long-term conditions. Are less likely to engage with disease prevention e.g. cancer screening, immunisation. They also have: …

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The Power Of Emotional Health EPALE

WebEmotional health is basically a mix of our inner feelings, emotions and thoughts. In the broader meaning, it is also an approach we take towards hardships, …

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How to Live A Healthy and Happy Life: Over Nearly 80 …

WebHarvard study, almost 80 years old, has proved that embracing community helps us live longer, and be happier. When scientists began tracking the health of 268 …

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a health literacy action plan for Scotland 2017-2025

WebThe actions set out in Making it Easier – A Health Literacy Action Plan for Scotland 2017-2025 are designed to take the next steps in improving health literacy …

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The health and wellbeing benefits of public libraries EPALE

WebIn 2014, Arts Council England commissioned SImetrica to conduct a study to value the health and wellbeing benefits of public libraries. Libraries have an important …

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The Benefits of Intergenerational Relationships EPALE

WebAccording to Erik Erikson, one of the first psychologists to describe social development across a lifetime, connections between youths and an older generation can …

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Learn Well Live Well: Adult Learning and Health and Wellbeing

WebThe key issues emerging from the Learn Well Live Well: Adult Learning and Health and Wellbeing report (to be published by the end of 2020) were debated at a …

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Lack of basic skills comes at great cost to society EPALE

WebBasic skills are crucial to job opportunities, pay, educational participation, trust, health and democracy. Ever since a 2012 study found that between 531,000 and 1 …

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8 ways to help people be better patients EPALE

WebHealthcare appointments can be short and feel rushed. Patients may be in pain or feel scared and overwhelmed. These difficulties are compounded when patients …

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Benefits of Adult Learning – Adult Education and Social Inclusion

WebAdult Education equips young convicts with enough self-esteem and social values to master their lives after their detention period. Adult Education combines basic …

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The importance of sport EPALE

WebThe European Sport Week provides a good opportunity to appreciate the importance of sport. According to the definition, sport is a physical and /or mental activity …

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Mental Health First Aid online course EPALE

WebThe total length of the course is 11h, of which 1,5h is independent work. It is necessary for the participant to take part of at least 90% of the courses – any less and …

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The Roma communities in Greece and the consequences of COVID …

WebThe COVID 19 outbreak extremely aggravated the Roma’s working status and conditions, taking into account that a big majority of Greek Roma populations are …

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Free Online Courses for Elderly People EPALE

WebFree Online Courses for Elderly People. 1. Healthy Ageing in 6 Steps: Let your environment do the work (EdX) Learn how to make healthy choices and …

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