The Rediscovery Of Circadian Rhythms

The Rediscovery Of Circadian Rhythms | NOEMA An explosion of interest in our internal clocks is helping people lead more balanced, productive and longer lives. But will it lead to societal change? Read More Must-reads from the Wellness World

Exposure to Natural Fragrances During Sleep Dramatically Boosts Cognitive Function

Good-quality studies on aromatherapy are rare. One 2023 randomized trial from the University of California, Irvine had “astonishing” findings. One group of study participants aged 60 to 85 used a diffuser every night for six months (two hours of exposure to natural oil infusions of rose, orange, eucalyptus, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, and lavender), while the other received a sham treatment (trace scent amounts). Participants then underwent…

Must Reads from the Wellness World (August 30th, 2023)

The next frontier for corporate benefits: menopause–The New York Times  In an effort to attract and retain experienced women, more companies are adding menopause-specific care to their benefits packages. Providers of corporate menopause support services say uptake has been fast. Peppy, a UK telehealth company, offers menopause support in workplaces and launched in the US this year. US healthcare benefits provider Maven provides employees with…

Extreme Heat and Wellness Tourism Investment: Go Short on Shores, Long on Hills

Extreme Heat and Wellness Tourism Investment: Go Short on Shores, Long on Hills  By Thierry Malleret, economist This summer was the hottest one in history, with unprecedented heat waves engulfing most of the northern hemisphere. They will only become more intense and frequent, and will change everything. Wellness tourism will be impacted dramatically, with new destination winners and losers. The warm weather and beachy destinations…