Study: Long-Term Success of Weight Loss Drugs Depends on Exercise An important, new study (by the University of Copenhagen, published in The Lancet) of people who used and then quit a weight loss drug revealed that those who exercised while using the drugs kept off far more weight after quitting the medication than people who didn’t work out. Those who had taken the drug without…
With Global Warming Accelerating, “Coolcationing” Will Transform Wellness Travel By Thierry Malleret, economist With key temperature thresholds being repeatedly toppled, there is a growing consensus within the scientific community that global warming is accelerating faster than expected. As a result, the trend of travellers seeking cooler destinations is now gaining important traction. Travel platform Virtuoso reported that 82% of tourists are considering cooler destinations in 2024. Accordingly,…
Access to Nature and Green Space Should Be a Right, Not a Privilege By Tonia Callender, research fellow, GWI We all need nature for our wellbeing. Whether we visit a national park or local gardens, nature and green space make us healthier. [i] Given that the majority of the global population live in urban environments, with vanishing green spaces, it’s not surprising that travelers increasingly…
A Decade of Hot Springs: First-Ever Ten-Year Time Series Data There is no question that nature is essential to all dimensions of our wellness. Nature is also an essential “ingredient” to all kinds of experiences, services and products across the wellness economy: from biophilic design, to forest bathing, to seaweed wraps and plant-based supplements, and so much more. In honor of Earth Day, our data…
On the Symposium Agenda… How Unique Business Models Are Driving Return on Investment in Wellness Real Estate Register On May 14, high-level global delegates will gather to discuss the unique business models driving higher ROI and growth in this sector of real estate—just one of many topics on the agenda for the 2024 Wellness Real Estate and Communities Symposium. The wellness real estate market is valued at $398 billion…
By Amy C. Willis, Holistic Sober Coach April 2024 With the vast expansion of the sober curious movement, the explosive growth of the alcohol-free beverage space and the inception of mindful drinking, now is an incredible time to explore mindful drinking and how it could serve as the ultimate wellness hack in your life. Mindful drinking is the invitation to bring awareness and mindfulness-based practices…
