Sleep Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Harnessing the Power of AI for Sleep The rapid progress of AI technology is poised to transform and disrupt major industries, services and consumer experiences, and the sleep industry is no exception. Within the sleep category, the ability of AI to rapidly analyze, interpret and communicate data trends and insights will completely change how sleep data and services will…
Breathe Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Slow Breathing is a Fast and Effective Tool for Stress Reduction Our GWI Breathe Initiative member, Tanya Bentley, PhD, recently published a paper on the power of slow breathing for stress reduction. “The rising prevalence of anxiety and chronic stress plagues populations worldwide. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety disorders had already attained startlingly high proportions, affecting nearly…
Wellness for Cancer Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: With Wellness Centers Focused on Longevity, the Impact of Cancer and Its Treatments Need to be a Consideration Longevity is a big topic in the wellness industry. Many health and wellness centers offer advanced testing, imaging and daily monitoring of vitals to determine areas that can be improved. Research has shown that “the effects of cancer and…
Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Food for Brain Health & Prevention of Disease A startling report released by Blue Cross Blue Shield states diagnosis rates of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) have increased by 407% in ages 30-44. (1) Family history is a strong predictor of risk. (2) Thus, prevention strategies are critical for our nation’s younger generations – who are establishing their careers…
Touchless Wellness Trends 2024 Trends TREND 1: Think Quantum New developments and understanding in Quantum Biology are reshaping the healing paradigm and fundamentally altering our perspectives on the origins and new methods of healing/wellbeing. According to Royal Society Publishing, The Origins of Quantum Biology) “…is usually considered to be a new discipline, arising from recent research that suggests that biological phenomena such as photosynthesis, enzyme…
Hydrothermal Initiative 2024 Trends Photo credit: Cedar Spa at Four Winds Casino TREND 1: Sweat Bathing: A Time-Honored Tradition Reclaims the Wellness Spotlight With its deep historical roots, sweet bathing is experiencing a radiant resurgence in the wellness market. Aficionados are eager to explore a breadth of authentic practices—from the intense Finnish saunas and the tranquil Roman baths to the spiritual North American sweat lodges…
