Obesity rates are soaring globally in ‘monumental social failure’, study says–Reuters Rates of obesity and overweight are spiraling, with more than half of adults and almost a third of children/young people set to be affected by 2050, according to a new study published in The Lancet that used data from more than 204 countries. That represents more than 3.8 billion adults and 746 million children…
GWI’s Policy Toolkits Turn Ideas into Action
Too often, calls to improve global health and wellbeing fail to lead to concrete actions. GWI seeks to improve global wellness by both inspiring and facilitating meaningful change. The Wellness Policy Series aims to spark conversations about promoting wellness, and to provide specific guidelines for achieving this goal. The Policy Toolkits are roadmaps with detailed directions for bringing wellness to all communities. They present the…
Wellness Communities & Real Estate Trends for 2022
Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative 2022 Trends TREND 1: Disruption is Fueling Innovation in 55+ Housing The 55+ housing market has never been hotter — and while 55+ communities don’t appeal to all, they are right for many, and there’s no “one size fits all” approach. Trailblazing developers are following the lead of modern consumers, creating exciting new paradigms centered on wellness, hospitality, and…
Wellness Communities & Real Estate Trends for 2021
Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: CREATED “ON PURPOSE”—NOT IN NAME ONLY Sustainable wellness communities are becoming more and more intentional from initial concept planning to purposeful activation. Healthy environments that are mindful of the environment are the new expectation for consumers and residents. These built environments are being proactively envisioned, designed and built on purpose—fueled by an intentional wellness vision…
Wellness Tourism Initiative Trends for 2025
Wellness Tourism Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: New Green and Blue Government Led Wellness Development Governments are leading the charge on developing major infrastructure and attractions with local and visitor well-being at the top of their minds. Examples include the Singapore Tourism Board, whose new Marina South Coastal development site will celebrate well-being via therapeutic art, flotation, or light therapy-type experiences. The country is also…
Wellness Architecture & Design Initiative Trends for 2025
Wellness Architecture & Design Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Regenerative Development for the Earth, Culture, Community, and Humanity Regenerative development goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring ecosystems and human communities. It applies to various types of development, focusing on healing the land while ensuring equitable economic growth. This approach respects natural, cultural, and economic history, using past wisdom to guide present actions. Key principles…
