Joyspan as a Cornerstone of Longevity: Enhancing Wellbeing and Productivity in the Workplace  Author: Elizabeth Bachrad, MA, MSc and Talya Landau, Bsc, CHC Photo credit: Getty Images / Unsplash The concept of joyspan highlights the significance of time spent experiencing joy and fulfillment, shifting the focus beyond mere lifespan or healthspan. Dr. Kerry Burnight’s 2025 book…
Rethinking Alcohol and Cancer Risk: The Role of the Hospitality and Wellness Industries Did you know that up to 50% of cancers could be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices? Alcohol is one of these choices. The Hidden Risk Despite mounting evidence linking alcohol consumption to several types of cancer—including breast, liver, colorectal, and esophageal cancer—awareness remains low. Part of the issue lies in widespread misconceptions.…
Music for Health and Wellbeing Initiative 2025 Trends The intersection of music and well-being is gaining significant traction across various sectors. Academic research is increasingly validating music’s therapeutic benefits, while consumers are actively incorporating music into their wellness routines. Governmental and institutional support is growing, aiming to integrate music into healthcare systems. Commercially, music-based interventions are expanding, addressing diverse health needs. Simultaneously, there’s a rising…
Respiratory Wellness Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Greener Cities Designed for Better Breathing Urban green corridors with trees and vegetation enhance air quality by reducing particulate matter and cooling urban areas through natural processes, such as transpiration. Cities worldwide are adopting green urban planning strategies to combat pollution and promote respiratory health. https://blog.bluebeam.com/green-corridors-climate-change/ https://blog.mipimworld.com/guide-green-real-estate/green-real-estate-shaping-urban-cities-sustainability/ TREND 2: Intensified Agricultural Respiratory Risks Changing farming practices and climate-driven…
Lifestyle Medicine Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Harnessing Lifestyle Medicine to Combat Physician Burnout Physician burnout is a pressing issue, impacting both healthcare providers’ well-being and patient care quality, especially as a physician shortage looms. Our team will be addressing this by integrating lifestyle medicine. Programs focused on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and sleep hygiene aim to improve provider health and resilience, enhancing individual…
Wellness for Children Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Teen activities to support mental health Although time and opportunities for teens to play have decreased, studies continue to show the importance of play for teens. With one in seven 10–19-year-olds in the USA and 1 in 6 young people aged 5-16 years old in the UK experiencing mental health issues (WHO, 2024), developing accessible, inclusive, and…
