Lifestyle Medicine Initiative resources – Global Wellness Institute

Lifestyle Medicine Initiative Resources

Lifestyle Medicine Initiative Resources A curated collection of reports, webinars and media from the Lifestyle Medicine Initiative.   Bringing Healthcare Into The Kitchen The Power of Food As Medicine Webinar Bringing Healthcare Into The Kitchen Harnessing The Power Of Food As Medicine Deck The Future of Brain Health | Lifestyle Medicine,Vascular Vitality, and Neuroplasticity Webinar The Future of Brain Health | Lifestyle Medicine, Vascular Vitality,…

From Wellness Programs to Workplace Transformation: How Leading Organizations Are Rethinking Workforce Wellbeing

From Wellness Programs to Workplace Transformation: How Leading Organizations Are Rethinking Workforce Wellbeing By Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH For those who lead wellbeing initiatives in their organizations, a familiar frustration often emerges: launching programs employees genuinely want, measuring participation, tracking engagement, yet still wondering why the needle barely moves on burnout and stress. This challenge is widespread. According to McLean & Company’s 2025 research, only…

Redefining wellness

(Re)defining Who Wellness is Really For

In its essence, wellness is about a need that underscores our common humanity – the need for rest, recharging and resetting. But in practice, in order to meet that need, it is in recognizing and honouring our differences that these are achieved for everyone. This is because what wellness looks like (the subtle and not-so-subtle nuances required) will depend on our identities, our experiences, and…

The Healing Power of Touch: Why Older Adults Need Massage More Than Ever

The Healing Power of Touch: Why Older Adults Need Massage More Than Ever By: Nancy Griffin Despite decades of research demonstrating the profound effects of touch on human health, older Americans remain one of the most touch-deprived populations. According to the American Massage Therapy Association’s 2024 research report, only one in ten adults over 65 received a massage in 2023—compared to more than twice that…

World Wellbeing Movement Identifies Drivers and Strategies to Promote Workforce Wellbeing

Resource Recommendation by Ellenit Serrano Created in partnership with the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford and founding member, Indeed, the Work Wellbeing Playbook provides a summary of top science-based interventions proven to improve workplace wellbeing. Truly a global resource, it is available in English, Dutch, French, and German versions. The playbook can be leveraged by business leaders to craft a holistic employee…