The Healing Power of Touch: Why Older Adults Need Massage More Than Ever By: Nancy Griffin Despite decades of research demonstrating the profound effects of touch on human health, older Americans remain one of the most touch-deprived populations. According to the American Massage Therapy Association’s 2024 research report, only one in ten adults over 65 received a massage in 2023—compared to more than twice that…
80/20 Just Might Be the Forgotten Golden Rule for Happier Aging Dave McCaughan, Storyteller at BIBLIOSEXUAL MUSH !! Can you imagine a life where breakfast, lunch and dinner is and always will be just mush. Soft, light, no texture, probably limited flavour. Forever. While we talk a lot about longevity and ageing well these days we often forget that for most of human history mush…
Resource Recommendation by Ellenit Serrano Created in partnership with the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford and founding member, Indeed, the Work Wellbeing Playbook provides a summary of top science-based interventions proven to improve workplace wellbeing. Truly a global resource, it is available in English, Dutch, French, and German versions. The playbook can be leveraged by business leaders to craft a holistic employee…
Your Guide to Wellness Retreats in Africa in 2026 These are a few handpicked transformational retreats that are hosted by the incredible panelists from our inaugural African Wellness Summit 2025 panel on “Retreat Leadership in Africa.” To watch the post-summit recording and explore insights from retreat leaders across the continent: click here If you would like to inquire about listing your retreat with the African…
Conversations That Are Reimagining the Future of Work Guest Author: Laura Putnam, MA A LinkedIn Live Wellbeing at Work Series in Partnership with the Global Wellness Institute This past year, I had the honor of hosting a series of LinkedIn Live conversations in partnership with the Workplace Wellbeing Initiative of the Global Wellness Institute. Each conversation tackled a defining question of our time. Why are so…
Why Workplaces Need a Solution That Quantifies and Ends Adult Bullying Resource Recommendation by Grant Ian Gamble, WorkRight23 Contributor Why This Resource Matters Adult bullying in the workplace is a widespread yet often invisible problem. Many employees and volunteers endure undue stress due to bullying, and while managers may recognize this, they often lack the expertise or tools to address it. WorkRight23 breaks that cycle…
