New GWI Resource Spotlights the Evidence Behind Contrast Hydrotherapy Interest in contrast therapy is everywhere right now — from cold plunges and sauna circuits to bathhouses, recovery lounges, social wellness spaces and luxury spas. Guests are increasingly curious about the benefits of moving between heat and cold, and operators are looking for smarter ways to design and deliver those experiences. That makes the Global Wellness…
For years, microplastics were discussed mainly as an environmental problem: tiny fragments of plastic accumulating in oceans, rivers, soil, marine life, and the food chain. But the conversation has now moved much closer to home. As highlighted in Organic Spa Magazine’s Spring 2026 article, “The Macro Problem of Microplastics,” emerging research has detected microplastics in human blood, lungs, placenta, breast milk, semen, brain tissue, and…
Whole-Body Cryotherapy in Slimming, Recovery, and Body Recomposition A Systems-Based Review of Whole-body Cryotherapy in Slimming and Body Recomposition for the Cryotherapy Initiative – Global WellnessInstitute Prepared by: Longevity Wellness Association Author: Codrin Blosiu Abstract Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) is increasingly discussed in wellness, longevity, sports recovery, aesthetics, and body recomposition. Initially developed for inflammatory and rheumatologic conditions, WBC has evolved into a multidisciplinary modality…
Leadership Under Pressure: The Biology of Decision-Making How regulated versus dysregulated leadership shapes culture and outcomes in times of crisis Author: Reena U. Sheth, MCOM Leadership conversations often focus on strategy, communication, execution, and decision-making frameworks. Far less attention is given to the physiological and psychological conditions under which leaders are expected to perform. Yet in high-pressure environments, leadership is not only a strategic function;…
Lifestyle Medicine in Cancer: From Risk Reduction through Survivorship and Beyond July 29, 2026, 12PM-1PM ET | Webinar Hosted by GWI Lifestyle Medicine Initiative Join a panel discussion of oncologists trained in Lifestyle Medicine as they discuss the evidence and practical applications of lifestyle interventions to reduce cancer risk, lower recurrence risk, and improve quality of life across the cancer continuum. Speakers will address timely…
The Future of Health: Early Detection for All Sorts of Ailments Will Allow Doctors to Treat Conditions Before Damage Is Done–The Wall Street Journal Rapidly moving scientific advances are shifting healthcare toward earlier disease prediction and prevention within the next five to 10 years. Blood tests, AI tools and GLP-1 drugs are emerging for early detection and prevention of Alzheimer’s and heart disease. New therapies aim to regenerate damaged joints…
