The wave of bad news from across the world (terrorism, violence, etc.) seems relentless. In our digital/social media age, every new atrocity is amplified and analyzed ad nauseam 24/7. Malleret argues that this can lead to a collective “catastrophizing” or a cognitive distortion that consists in predicting worst-case scenarios and has a very negative impact on people prone to anxiety and depression. What should we do? Is it time to consciously unplug and consume less news? Is a high volume of news consumption and “wellness” inversely related?
A Wake-Up Call About Air Pollution and Wellness
In the last three issues of the Wellness Monthly Barometer, we’ve expanded on the reasons why air pollution is bound to become a critical wellness issue. A new report on the economic consequences of air pollution corroborates this conviction.
Spotlight on GWI Initiatives that Impact the Spa Industry
The annual Spa Business Handbook was just released and it’s an amazing resource for the spa industry, from its trends forecasts to its analysis of what’s being built in the spa/wellness property pipeline worldwide. The new issue features Susie Ellis, GWI chairman and CEO, highlighting what’s been recently accomplished (and what’s on deck) for six GWI Initiatives that directly impact the spa industry.
New Study: Kids with Early Bedtimes Half as Likely to Become Obese
A new study of 1,000 children found that preschool kids that are in bed by 8 p.m. (as opposed to those who stay up past 9 p.m.) are half as likely to be obese in their teen years. Read this study that indicates that it’s not only poor sleep that can result in obesity, but the timing of sleep that’s a key factor.
Must-Reads from the Wellness World (Week of July 26, 2016)
“Millennials will work forever–but they may be happier for it” – Quartz, July 12, 2016
The reality is that Millennials will never retire, at least not in any sense we understand today. The good news is that society might adapt so that an extended working life could actually be worth celebrating.
5 Austrian Wellness Experiences Most People Haven’t Heard About
Little Austria is a spa and wellness travel giant (the 5th largest market globally) even with its tiny population of 8.5 million. But Austria is so well established, and has been for so long, that people often overlook their historic – and current – innovation. This is the land of “wellness hotels” (resting, breathing fresh air, drinking pure water, exercising in Alpine nature, soaking in hot springs, etc.), where spas are as vast as theme parks – and their menus seem as long as novels.
