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Must-Reads from the Wellness World (September 2026)

The New Science of Inflammation: It’s All Interconnected–The New York Times Magazine The new science of chronic low-level inflammation (one of the leading causes of illness and death) is progressing at a staggering pace. More researchers are concluding that the body’s systems are completely interconnected, and inflammation is involved with everything. This has spawned the long-time wellness obsession about anti-inflammatory products/treatments. This article explains what it all means. Researchers now understand that low-level inflammation (i.e.: the prolonged activity of immune cells…

Wellness Evidence Study: Single Sauna Session Sends Immune Cells Surging

A 2026 study from the University of Eastern Finland (on 51 healthy adults) found that 30 minutes in a dry sauna sent every type of immune cell rushing into the bloodstream, including key infection fighters such as neutrophils and lymphocytes. A similar surge in white blood cells happens during exercise, as the body responds to possible threats. Regular sauna use has previously been linked to a range…

Wellness Real Estate Case Study: AMAALA Triple Bay

AMAALA Triple Bay Tabuk Province, Red Sea Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia AMAALA is a comprehensive, integrated and master-planned global wellness destination located along the previously undeveloped Red Sea coastline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The project is the first of its kind in both the region and the world, for its scale, scope, speed of development and audacious commitment to wellness and sustainability. Created over…

The Impact of Extreme Heat on the Wellness Industry: The Winners and Losers

The Impact of Extreme Heat on the Wellness Industry: The Winners and Losers By Thierry Malleret, economist THE RISING FISCAL COST OF EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS The relentless sequence of heat waves in Europe makes it plain: extreme weather events are becoming a structural fiscal issue. At the beginning of August, the direct cost of the wildfires in the five worst-hit European countries had already surpassed nearly $3.5 billion, a…

Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Introduces a New Strategic Framework for Advancing Employee Wellbeing

Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Introduces a New Strategic Framework for Advancing Employee Wellbeing Developed by members of the Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Employers are dealing with a workforce under real strain. Burnout, disconnection, and rising mental health risks are cutting into performance, and the biggest opportunity for most organizations is treating wellbeing as an investment, not just a cost to contain. The number that matters more is…

The Healthspan Opportunity: What Businesses Need to Know About Advertising Wellness to 60+ People

September 15, 2026, 9AM-10AM ET | Hosted by GWI Aging Well Initiative Description: The wellness industry is investing heavily in younger consumers while one of the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most economically powerful consumer groups remains dramatically underserved. Adults 60+ control a significant share of global consumer spending, yet they continue to be overlooked, misunderstood, and often misrepresented by brands across the wellness ecosystem.…