A Stockholm University and Karolinska Institute survey of 38,000 adults shows that people getting five hours of sleep or less a night have a 65 percent higher mortality rate than those that consistently get 6–8. But that weekend sleep-in seems to cancel out the mortality risk: People who only got a few hours of sleep during the week, but then had a regular long weekend…
The GWI has just named Tonia Callender a Research Fellow. She brings deep research expertise to the Institute, having worked with nonprofit research institute SRI International and having consulted for a wide range of international clients. With a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University, a law degree from the University of Virginia, and an undergraduate degree in economics from Yale University, Callender joins…
This Saturday, Global Wellness Day will be celebrated at 4,000+ locations in 100 countries. Hotels, spas, cities and community centers will offer fun, healthy and family-friendly activities. Learn more—and let’s all do something “well” June 9.
How What You Eat May Affect Your Brain Size – Time Health, May 16, 2018 A new study published in Neurology suggests that people who eat healthy diets may have larger brain volumes. Taking a Break is Part of Your Job – Quartz, May 16, 2018 Academic research supports the critical importance of recovery. But corporate work cultures around the world continue to celebrate unrelenting…
All careers are elongating with ageing. How can we best prepare?
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