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773 metres squared. 100s of hours of hand-painted craft. 21 worldwide creators and their health stories. Express Your Health: a global project inviting people to share health stories through creative expression. The project is now open for anyone to join online. If you’d like to take part, you can find more information here: https://lnkd.in/e6_pZ237

When was the last time you visited an art gallery? Standing in front of a painting with other people around can do something unexpected to your brain. It can release oxytocin: the same hormone triggered by a hug. Watch Katherine Templar Lewis from Kinda Studios explain why experiencing art in a community setting can have long-lasting impacts on health. Explore Express Your Health to discover more about the science and power of creativity at: https://lnkd.in/eC--_6yt

Has a piece of art ever given you goosebumps? That reaction has a name: ‘aesthetic emotion’ - the feeling we experience when something creative moves us deeply, as Robyn Landau of Kinda Studios explains. Research suggests aesthetic emotions can have positive health benefits: they can help us feel calm, present and absorbed, and can also help us to find new ways to express how we feel.

Bupa believes everyone should be able to access sport and its power to support our health. As part of our growing commitment to encourage more people to experience the health benefits of movement and fulfil their potential, we are proud to be partnering with the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth Sport GAPS Programme as the Official Healthcare Principal Partner. Through this partnership, Bupa will support a global sporting event, inspire healthier communities, champion inclusion, and promote active lifestyles. https://bit.ly/4ahZIhU

We’re working with artists, athletes, and storytellers from around the world to inspire more people to open up about health. Check back tomorrow to see what we’re creating together.

It's healthy to open up about health. But finding the words isn’t always easy. Research shows creative activities like art can help people process experiences, while supporting our health. Launching globally today, Express Your Health celebrates creativity as a powerful way to share health stories, connect with others and empower people to seek care. Starting with 21 artists, athletes and storytellers from around the world, we're inviting everyone to make space for creativity and experience the benefits: https://lnkd.in/eZ39mzuR