“Give your heart a reason to keep beating.”That quote might have been my favorite from the Lake Nona Impact Forum, which took place within an astonishing community: Lake Nona in Orlando, Florida. Described as a “living-lab,” it is one of the fastest-growing innovation clusters in the world. Its stated goal is “to advance quality of life by exploring the intersections of wellness, conservation and education.” No wonder I found it fascinating and compelling!
Wellness news from China
“Status” and “luxury” remain key attributes driving the adoption of spa and wellness brands across China—for both men and women; however, it’s important that products and treatments also really work, as a recent study showed that 73 percent of men in China’s biggest cities think that looking good is an essential part of being successful at work. This study by Kantar World goes on to identify that Chinese men use an average of 2.5 facial products daily.
Finnish Study Indicates Frequent Sauna Usage May Boost Longevity …Heart-warming new data on the relationship between saunas and heart health
A large, long-term University of Eastern Finland study revealed that frequent time spent in saunas was associated with a longer life and less cardiac-related deaths. Analyzing 2,300 middle-aged men over two decades, the researchers found that men who visited a sauna 2-3 times a week had a 24 percent lower risk of death, while those who sweated it out 4-7 times weekly had a 40 percent mortality reduction, compared with only one sauna session a week.
Thierry Mallaret’s Barometer: Wellness Edition
There is no better gauge of global sentiments than the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Davos Annual Meeting that took place in late January. What is the conventional wisdom now among global decision-makers and investors?
Their two biggest concerns – leaving the economy and financial instability aside: rising income inequalities and climate change. And note: An interesting feature of this year’s Davos was the realization that wellness disciplines such as yoga, meditation and mindfulness have passed an inflection point and are now becoming part of the mainstream.
GWI Brief Science of Wellness Roundtable
Last week the Global Wellness Institute, in partnership with Scientific American Worldview, convened a Roundtable discussion entitled: “The Science of Wellness: Hype or Hope?” Around this illustrious table were business leaders, scientists, journalists, doctors, technologists, researchers, hotel and spa owners and more. It was a fascinating conversation and the resounding conclusion was that the Science of Wellness is definitely more HOPE!
Which are the biggest spa markets in the world?
The global spa industry grew 57 percent between 2007 and 2013, – from a $60 billion market to a $94 billion market. That’s across three years of severe economic recession – proof that in nasty financial times people will seek stress-reduction. So, what are the biggest spa markets in the world today? The U.S. may still rank #1 by solid margins, but which nations cracked the top five – and top ten – over the last six years?
