Lectures and webinars

Lecture on melatonin, its role in sleep and circadian rhythm, and other areas of research. It also considers the limitations of evidence when interpreting research findings.

This panel considers melatonin, circadian rhythm and the distinction between food supplements and medicines. It connects these topics with young people's sleep habits, evening screen use, school schedules and parents' role.

Mladen Golubić considers research on dietary and multicomponent interventions in cardiovascular disease. He presents Esselstyn and Ornish programmes, discusses inflammation, microcirculation and the microbiota, and emphasises patient collaboration, practical resources and physician education.

The panel discusses behaviour change, reducing food waste and dietary sustainability. It connects personal motivation with municipal systems, public policy and practical ways to reduce wasted food.

The lecture considers nutrition in relation to muscle strength, mass and cardiorespiratory fitness, and their association with healthy longevity. It covers energy balance, the role of protein, fruit, vegetables and fibre, and adapting nutrition to physical activity.

The lecture considers physical activity in the care of people with type 2 diabetes. It compares aerobic exercise, resistance training, their combination and interval training, and discusses intensity, gradual introduction of activity and practical barriers.

The panel connects stress, gut microbiota and lifestyle habits from paediatric, psychiatric and research perspectives. Discussion covers early development, diet and physical activity, the possibilities and limitations of probiotics and postbiotics, and the distinction between research findings and clinical practice.

Jelena Hélène Cvejić considers acute and chronic stress responses and the gut–brain axis. She discusses nutrition, microbiota, physical activity, sleep and mindfulness as research areas and potential approaches to stress resilience, with adaptation to the individual.

Stjepan Gamulin discusses systemic chronic low-grade inflammation and its relationship with lifestyle. The lecture covers adipose tissue, IL-6 signalling and the roles of physical activity, nutrition and sleep, with examples from the research presented.

This panel connects physical activity, nutrition and the management of type 2 diabetes. Participants discuss choosing activities according to a person's preferences and abilities, the Mediterranean diet, muscle mass and sustainable change.

Daniel Śliż considers the role of lifestyle medicine in reducing cardiovascular risk. Drawing on studies and European guidelines, he discusses social connection, diet, physical activity, stress, nicotine, alcohol and sleep.

This panel connects nutrition, physical activity and psychological support in a discussion of cardiovascular risk. It considers changing habits, setting achievable goals, access to activity and the role of community.

The panel discusses the relationship between emotions, eating and body weight, and collaboration across professions in obesity care. It considers individual needs, community support, the food environment and public policy, alongside body composition and sustainable changes in habits.

Ana Jelaković discusses environmental factors, seasonal blood pressure variation and cardiovascular risk. She considers heat stress, renal and circulatory mechanisms, unequal population vulnerability and the need to adapt to climate change.

This lecture takes the form of a dialogue about obesity as a disease, the roles of genetics and environment, and the limitations of body mass index in assessing health. The discussion covers clinical and preclinical obesity, prevention and treatment, stigma, and the commercialisation of medications.

Davor Miličić discusses the relationship between stress and cardiovascular health. The lecture links risk factors, inflammatory and neurohormonal mechanisms, and examples of stress-related conditions, ending with stress among healthcare professionals and coping approaches.

This panel considers menopause from the perspectives of gynaecological care, pharmacy counselling and physical activity. Participants discuss education, hormonal and nonhormonal therapy, herbal products, and the assessment of evidence and safety.

Ifeoma Monye considers women's health across life stages, focusing on the menopausal transition. She presents the myDREAMS approach, connecting diet, relationships, physical activity, risk avoidance, mental well-being and sleep.