Exactly two months from today the first “Global Wellness Day” will be celebrated worldwide (June 13). The buzzed-about brainchild of Belgin Aksoy, founder of Richmond Nua, Turkey’s first destination spa, Global Wellness Day is to make us aware of the value of our lives: to make us stop and think, get away from the stress of city living and our bad habits, and find peace with ourselves.
World Happiness Report: People in Mexico Happier than U.S.
The third edition of the World Happiness Report just came out, research which uses six variables to identify the differing levels of happiness in countries around the world. And economist Thierry Malleret explains that while money and health are keys to happiness, factors like “social support” and “generosity”—and the fact that people are happier when they’re socially fulfilled as members of a group—that make Mexico (less wealthy and institutionally strong) a happier place than the richer U.S. Read which are the happiest countries and why.
Officials to Drop Longstanding Warning about Cholesterol in Foods
Nutrition science seems to be undergoing an enormous state of flux, and according to this article, a lot of recent scientific research suggests we know far less than we think about which particular food is good (or bad) for us. U.S. officials, for example, are poised to drop their longstanding warning about cholesterol in foods, while the evidence for the government’s warning about salt has shifted. This is food for thought!
The UAE, Israel and Morocco will be the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) growth leaders, with each of nation adding nearly 1 million wellness trips from 2012-2017
The Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region is the second fastest growing wellness travel market in the world, albeit growing from a smaller base than more established markets like Europe or North America. And new Global Wellness Institute research reveals which ten MENA nations will grow fastest through 2017. The three, big powerhouses begin with “U,” “I” and “M” – and each of these countries will double their wellness trips from 2012-2107.
Briefing Paper: Saudi Arabia Wellness Tourism to Grow by 14.2 Percent by 2017
A new openness and transparency among the leadership of Saudi Arabia have helped foster the growth of many industries, including spa and wellness. This is partly owed to the government’s commitment to empowering women, which, over the next few years, is expected to play a significant role in the growth of spa and wellness.
What’s on My Mind: Let There Be Light: Science + Wellness
Literally and metaphorically, a light went on for me last week. I had the privilege of attending an event hosted by Lighting Science, a company devoted to marshaling light to work with our bodies, not against them. Fred Masik, the company founder, Dr. Michael Bruce, a sleep expert, and Dr. Smith Johnston, a flight surgeon working with NASA, presented on the panel.
