Coming up, Global Handwashing Day -- a large-scale public health initiative designed to get kids to properly scrub their hands -- happens on October 15. Meanwhile, Palm Springs, California, readies for the annual Inner IDEA, where topics of yoga and natural health are on the table.

Global Handwashing Day 2011 October 15 Worldwide

This annual event is designed to promote handwashing with soap, the most effective and inexpensive way to prevent diarrheal and acute respiratory infections, which take the lives of millions of children in developing countries every year. This year, more than 200 million people are involved in celebrations in more than 100 countries around the world. http://www.globalhandwashingday.org Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=562UaxmY1Cw

Inner IDEA October 25-28 Palm Springs, California

Inner IDEA marks its seventh annual event centered on mind, body and spirit wellness. The international professional event is designed for health and fitness professionals with sessions based on integrative health and wellness, including 100+ interactive sessions. Yoga teacher Max Strom is this year's keynote speaker. http://www.ideafit.com/inneridea

Ojai Yoga Crib Ojai Valley, California, USA October 25-28

This major event in Southern California draws thousands of yogis and elite teachers such as Erich Schiffman, Patricia Sullivan and Jason Crandell. Expect morning meditations, daytime workshops and evening kirtan sessions. http://www.lulubandhas.com/yoga/crib

World Diabetes Day (WDD) November 14 Worldwide

WDD, created by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization in 1991, takes place annually to bring greater awareness to diabetes and its control. http://www.worlddiabetesday.org

International Men's Day November 19 Worldwide

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Health and fitness agenda: Global Handwashing Day