International Self-Care Day 2025

The 27th of July is International Self-Care Day!

A global reminder that caring for our health starts with the everyday choices we make – what we eat, how we move, how we rest, and how we listen to our bodies.

At the ENDOTARGET EU Project, we recognise that self-care is foundational to prevention and well-being, especially in managing and reducing the risk of chronic conditions like rheumatic diseases. Research into the gut–joint axis, nutrition, and microbiota continues to show how interconnected our systems are and how lifestyle and self-awareness can shape long-term health outcomes.

This month, let’s celebrate the power of informed, proactive care. From balanced meals and mindful routines to regular check-ins with ourselves and those we support.

Project Coordinator Team

Helsinki University Hospital (HUS)
Helsinki, Finland

ENDOTARGET Project Coordinator

Kari Eklund
kari.eklund@hus.fi

ENDOTARGET Deputy Project Coordinator

Gonçalo Barreto
goncalo.barreto@helsinki.fi

ENDOTARGET Project Manager

Ana Valkama
ana.valkama@hus.fi

Communication & Dissemination Leader

Steinbeis Europa Zentrum (SEZ)
Stuttgart, Germany

Lena Schleicher
lena.schleicher@steinbeis-europa.de

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