Physical Inactivity for Kids Is Out of Control–Policymakers Are Taking Action The World Health Organization recently released alarming data: 81% of kids between the ages of 11 and 17 are now inactive, with girls most affected (85% are inactive, vs 78% of boys). The World Obesity Federation recently estimated that between 2020 and 2035, obesity in children and teens will double. The healthcare costs are spinning…
HOW THE GLOBAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE IS HIGHLIGHTING BETTER SLEEP HABITS This article was contributed by NASM, the Geography of Wellness Country Partner for the US. Sleep and rest are crucial to our overall well-being. In fact, getting too little or even too much sleep can adversely affect our day-to-day physical health, energy levels, nutrition and mental well-being. In the recently published “The Global Wellness Economy: United States” report authored…
Wellness at Work Article Series, 2019 Inclusion, gender equity, true engagement, the aging workforce, the relationship between mind and microbiome, and conscious leadership are among the many often-overlooked topics vital to building a culture of wellness and wellbeing at work. The following papers, written by Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness at Work initiative members and expert guests, sheds light on how leaders and employers can act…
Well at Work Interviews, 2018 As part of our mission, our team recently interviewed 24 senior leaders across the globe to explore how work, workforces, and work environments are changing now and in the future, and what this means for the role of wellbeing. A few themes emerging from these interviews were: advancing the role of technology to mitigate suffering and promote human flourishing, boosting…
Workplace Wellbeing Infographic Where is wellness at work today? Where has it been? And where it is going? This infographic tells the story in a snapshot. We hope you find it useful as you explore wellness approaches for your organization. DOWNLOAD PDF
Workplace Wellbeing Events November 10–13, 2020 – The virtual Global Workplace Wellness Summit 2020, is a chance to engage in rich dialogues on workplace wellness with a global perspective. The summit will host two roundtables exploring the wellness mindset at work and the other exploring the adoption of the wellness competencies at work. Plus, the summit will offer six additional tracks this year, including: 1.…
