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…
Cryotherapy Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Personalized cryotherapy treatments gain importance Focusing on individual personal risks to optimize results leads to effective prevention, longevity, and performance enhancement through targeted treatments. If you offer individualization – do it right. Individualization of whole-body cryotherapy treatment should be based on personal factors such as gender, BMI, age, skin type, and should be combined with the offered treatment environment,…
Aging Well Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Creative Aging The Creative Aging movement is a transformative wellness trend that redefines later life as a period of growth, creativity, cultural contribution, and personal exploration. While older adults have long been involved in arts programming, there is an increasing recognition of the strong connections between creative engagement and overall well-being. Creative activities such as painting, music, dance,…
Dying Well Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) The operational definition of MAID is when an individual deemed competent, assisted and authorized by a physician, takes a lethal dose of medication to end their life. Other terms used interchangeably include Voluntary-Assisted Dying (VAD), death with dignity, and physician-assisted suicide. Several countries around the world have legalized some form of MAID, with…
The Case for Kicking the Stone Philip Ball finds Nicholas Carr’s “Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart” disturbingly compelling. Read the article on LA Review of Books > Read More Must-reads from the Wellness World
Vatican to host its first Summit on Longevity in March The summit will take place in the context of the 2025 Jubilee in a meeting that will bring together scientists, Nobel laureates, and world leaders. Read More Must-reads from the Wellness World
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