Global Wellness Institute Releases Major Study: Move To Be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity The Global Wellness Institute just released the very first research report on the entire six-sector physical activity market, which is valued at $828 billion—and forecast to reach $1.1 trillion by 2023. ACCESS THE FULL REPORT HERE READ KEY FINDINGS HERE The study features all-new data and trends analysis for these key…
First global research on the entire physical activity economy, including the fitness, sports and recreation, mindful movement, equipment, apparel and technology markets The Global Wellness Institute researchers are headed to the Global Wellness Summit next week in Singapore (October 15–17) to unveil their major research report for 2019: Move to Be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity. This is the very first research to…
The GWI’s annual auction is live, where anyone can bid on incredible (and generously donated) trips to the most amazing wellness resorts/retreats, artwork and unique experiences. All proceeds make possible the work of the Institute—its research on the wellness industry, which is always free to the world; crucial industry initiatives; wellnessevidence.com; and The Wellness Moonshot™: A World Free of Preventable Disease. Because the GWI is…
We can be overjoyed or joyless. We can bring joy into our relationships or be a killjoy. But what does joy have to do with wellness? Everything. Moments of daily joy help us reduce stress and bounce back from adversities. Joy is linked to the wellness of our immune system, circulatory system and lifestyle overall, as well as our longevity. So, for October, the GWI’s…
People Who Nap 1-2 Times a Week 48 Percent Less Likely to Have Heart Attack A new observational study from the University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland, found that people who nap once or twice a week (for between five minutes and an hour) were 48 percent less likely to have a heart attack, stroke or heart failure than non-nappers. ACCESS THIS STUDY
The GWI has just launched a new initiative to facilitate a new global and more positive conversation about death and dying. It will build a collection of resources such as death and dying experts, resources about multicultural practices worldwide, and innovative options to empower the wellness industry and the consumer. The co-chairs are Amy McDonald, owner and principal, Under a Tree Health & Wellness Consulting,…
