Wellness Economy Research Webinar Series GWI’s researchers are the pioneers and powerhouse team that have defined and measured the global wellness economy and its 11 sectors for the last 15 years. How do they do this work? What are their current and evolving thoughts on the wellness economy? In this quarterly webinar series, GWI Research Fellows Ophelia Yeung, Katherine Johnston, and Tonia Callender will give…
Sleep Manifesto – GWI Sleep Initiative
SLEEP MANIFESTO “3 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT GETTING BETTER SLEEP” 1. Why is sleep important? Sleep is a fundamental factor in maintaining health in the physical, emotional, and cognitive dimensions of our lives. For good reasons, sleep health is presented as a pattern of sleep-wakefulness that promotes physical and mental well-being (1). Sufficient, high-quality sleep is associated with preventing multiple short and long-term issues. Some of…
Cryotherapy Initiative Trends for 2024
Cryotherapy Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Precision & Efficiency: Enhanced accuracy and stability in temperature control, improving cryotherapy treatment effectiveness. The industry-wide shift from nitrogen to electricity-driven cryo systems is advancing at an unexpectedly rapid pace, reflecting a significant change in the landscape of cryotherapy technology. This trend emphasizes the industry’s move towards safer, more convenient, efficient, and precise technologies. Notably, developments from CryoCon 2024…
Wellness Coaching Initiative Trends for 2024
Wellness Coaching Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Multiple studies have shown that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are vital to creating and maintaining business success and are recognized as among the hottest global topics of our decade (Milanesi, 2023). Anchored in the principle that everyone can thrive personally and professionally, DEIB is about giving everyone a sense of safety, respect,…
Respiratory Wellness Initiative Trends for 2024
Respiratory Wellness Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Growing Climate Change Impacts Respiratory Health The effects of climate change, including extreme weather events, wildfires and shifting pollen seasons, exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergies. Respiratory health risks are intensifying as temperatures rise and weather patterns become more unpredictable. Sources: https://err.ersjournals.com/content/23/132/161 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23964626/ TREND 2: More Governmental Commitment to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) This trend is…
Mental Wellness Initiative Trends for 2024
Mental Wellness Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Climate Mental Health ‘Climate mental health’ is now a term and has been given recognition and prominence by the prestigious science journal group Nature, which dedicated a special issue of “Nature Mental Health” in March 2024 to this topic. They state: “Climate mental health unifies multidisciplinary approaches, including climate science, psychiatry, and psychology, to inform and shape public policy…
