Project BALANCE

Erasmus+ BALANCE | Supporting youth health & well-being 💪🧠 | 7 countries, 8 partners, 2 years | Follow our journey 🌍 #ErasmusPlus

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Exercise and healthy eating work best together. Research shows physical activity combined with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can better support mood, anxiety, and overall wellbeing.

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👋 Meet Charlotte Olsson! Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology at Halmstad University, Charlotte researches physical activity, exercise as medicine, and wellbeing. In BALANCE, she promotes active lifestyles for healthier youth.

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Staying hydrated is key to performance. During exercise, regular water intake helps maintain focus, energy, and prevents dehydration. BALANCE promotes simple habits that support active and healthy lifestyles.

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Heavy foods before exercise can cause discomfort and low energy. A light carbohydrate-rich snack is often a better choice. BALANCE helps youth learn healthy habits that support active lifestyles.

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👋 Meet Nora Hlivárová!
Project and financial manager at Comenius University Bratislava, Nora supports BALANCE through communication, promotion, and digital outreach—helping spread healthy and balanced lifestyles among youth.

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Even low-intensity activities like walking can improve mental wellbeing. Research shows light movement helps reduce psychological distress in adolescents. BALANCE promotes everyday movement for healthier, balanced lives.

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Ultra-processed snacks and hidden sugars can cause energy crashes, making teens less active and more sedentary. BALANCE helps youth build healthier eating habits for more energy and wellbeing.

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Did you know resistance training can reduce anxiety? Studies show strength training helps young adults feel more confident and in control. BALANCE promotes movement as a tool for stronger mental wellbeing.

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👋 Meet Martin Krajčík!

Researcher and lecturer at Comenius University Bratislava, Martin focuses on digital transformation and education. In BALANCE, he promotes healthy digital habits and youth wellbeing.

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Sports in adolescence can shape how the brain handles stress later in life. Physical activity builds resilience and emotional coping skills. BALANCE promotes movement as a key tool for youth wellbeing.

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👋 Meet Nancy Brígida!

Researcher and PhD candidate in Human Motricity, Nancy specializes in motor behavior and healthy movement. In BALANCE, she helps create strategies that support physical balance and youth wellbeing.

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Outdoor activity boosts mental health more than indoor exercise. Natural light and fresh air help regulate the body clock, boosting energy and reducing stress. BALANCE encourages youth to stay active outdoors for healthier lives.

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Did you know social media use may impact mental health more than gaming? Research links high social media use to lower self-esteem and depression. BALANCE helps youth build healthier digital habits and balanced lifestyles.

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👋 Meet Cristiana Mercê!

A lecturer and researcher in Sport Sciences, Cristiana specializes in motor development and inclusive movement programs. In BALANCE, she helps create strategies that promote active participation and wellbeing among youth.

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Many European countries are shifting from medical labels to holistic youth wellbeing—focusing on meaningful lives, not just diagnoses. BALANCE supports every young person with tools for healthier, more balanced living.

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Living conditions are the #1 factor for mental health, followed by finances, activity, and social life. BALANCE supports healthy habits and strong connections to boost youth wellbeing.

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👋 Meet Marco Branco! Adjunct Professor and researcher in biomechanics, he uses tech to study movement across populations. In BALANCE, he develops evidence-based strategies to promote active, healthy lifestyles in youth.

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Social media reshaped eating habits during COVID-19—boosting home cooking but also emotional snacking and alcohol use. BALANCE helps youth understand digital influence and build healthier daily habits.

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European teens are still moving too little. Data (2013–2022) shows inactivity remains high, calling for bolder solutions. BALANCE empowers youth to take control of their health through active, community-based approaches.

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👋 Meet Pablo Borges! Sports science professor at Universidad de La Laguna, he connects research with elite practice (Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid). In BALANCE, he ensures youth wellbeing is science-based.

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