Psilocybin Causes “Massive Changes” in the Network of Neurons in the Brain A small 2024 study from Washington University School of Medicine revealed huge changes in the brain-network patterns of study participants that took a large dose of psilocybin. The effects were so strong that Shan Siddiqi, psychiatric neuroscientist at Harvard School of Medicine, explained that their neural patterns “resembled those of a different person entirely.” Seven…
Extreme Heat: The Threat to Existing and Ambitious, New Wellness Destinations By Thierry Malleret, economist Last month, extreme heat caused the deaths of more than 1,300 pilgrims in Mecca (Saudi Arabia), where temperatures exceeded 120°F. Deadly heat also roasted several countries renowned for their tourism industry and wellness resorts (like Greece), making it unbearable to stay outside or inside without air conditioning – and causing…
First-ever 15-Year Time Series Data for the Global Spa Industry—With Forecast through 2027 While the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is well known for our comprehensive and rigorous wellness economy data, many may not know that our work began over 15 years ago with a focus on the spa industry. GWI’s lead economists released the very first global spa economy study in 2008. Since that time,…
We All Need Solitude. Here’s How to Embrace It. Alone time can help you reduce stress and manage emotions, but you have to be intentional about it, experts say. Read More Must-reads from the Wellness World
‘Deny, denounce, delay’: the battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods Despite a growing body of evidence, Big Food is trying to dampen fears about the health effects of industrially formulated substances Read More Must-reads from the Wellness World
Why is exercise good for you? Scientists are finding answers in our cells Decades of evidence shows that exercise leads to healthier, longer lives. Researchers are just starting to work out what it does to cells to reap this reward. Decades of evidence shows that exercise leads to healthier, longer lives. Researchers are just starting to work out what it does to cells to reap…
