Events
Event Report: Men’s Health
Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s Wellness Event at GFSB HQ! This event formed part of the GFSB’s Wellness Event Series, sponsored by the Infinity Group. From expert insights to personal journeys, speakers discussed the urgency of addressing stigma, promoting healthier habits, and embracing small, consistent lifestyle changes to boost physical and mental wellbeing.
Facing the Health Gap
Speaker: Dr. Krish Rawal
Dr. Krish Rawal revealed that men live, on average, five years less than women, often due to poor healthcare engagement and stigma. Key insights:
– 32% less likely to visit a doctor than women.
– Lower follow-up rates for mental health or cardiovascular treatments.
– Late diagnoses for cancers, like prostate cancer, which has a 97% survival rate when detected early.
His message: proactive healthcare and awareness save lives.
Change Lifestyle, Change Life
Speaker: Raul Mesa
Health entrepreneur Raul Mesa introduced the Kaizen method, encouraging small, consistent habits to build mental, physical, and nutritional balance. Key takeaways:
– Mental health is the foundation of overall well-being.
– Commit to 21-day habits for sustainable change.
– Replace negativity with positive reinforcements to halt spiralling stress.
Mesa’s approach: incremental improvements lead to lasting health benefits.
Turning Crisis to Triumph
Speaker: Kieran Alvarez
Kieran Alvarez shared his journey from a career-ending heart attack to becoming an endurance athlete. Contributing factors to his health crisis included:
– Overtraining and poor rest.
– Excess caffeine and alcohol intake.
– High stress and lack of recovery.
Through counselling and lifestyle adjustments, Alvarez completed races and a 12.5km swim around Gibraltar, proving resilience is key to recovery and growth.
Key Takeaways
– Engagement saves lives: Men must address stigma and take healthcare seriously.
– Small steps, big gains: Consistent habits prevent bigger health crises.
– Support matters: Open dialogue fosters healthier communities.
The GFSB remains dedicated to these initiatives, with a mental health-focused event coming soon.
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