Touch, our most complex sense, is a landscape of cellular sensors–Quanta Every soft caress of wind, searing burn and seismic rumble is detected by our skin’s complex tangle of touch sensors. David Ginty, head of the neurobiology department at Harvard Medical School, has spent his career cataloging the neurons beneath everyday sensations. His work has given him a deeper appreciation of this sense we so…
Cold Plunges Produce Cellular Changes, Improving Autophagic Function Linked to Longevity
Cold Plunges Produce Cellular Changes, Improving Autophagic Function Linked to Longevity A small 2024 study from the University of Ottawa (ten young males) closely examined how seven days of one-hour cold plunges affected cells at the molecular level, looking at its impact on autophagy (the body’s cleaning out of damaged components) and apoptosis (programmed cell death). They found that repeated cold exposure significantly enhanced autophagic…
The Silver Tsunami Making Healthy Aging an Economic Imperative
The Silver Tsunami Making Healthy Aging an Economic Imperative By Thierry Malleret, economist The world is aging at an historic rate: By 2050, there’ll be more than twice as many people aged 65-plus as children under five and seniors will represent 16% of the global population, up from 10% in 2022. With aging, of course, comes disabilities and chronic disease. The only way to prevent…
Wellness Policies Can Help More of Us Experience Nature’s Benefits
Wellness Policies Can Help More of Us Experience Nature’s Benefits By Tonia Callender, GWI research fellow Earth Day on April 22 was an opportunity for people around the globe to reflect on our planet and the joy of spending time in nature. Nature benefits our health in a variety of ways. Empirical evidence indicates that experiencing nature not only keeps us physically active, but it…
Joyspan as a Cornerstone of Longevity: Enhancing Wellbeing and Productivity in the Workplace
Joyspan as a Cornerstone of Longevity: Enhancing Wellbeing and Productivity in the Workplace  Author: Elizabeth Bachrad, MA, MSc and Talya Landau, Bsc, CHC Photo credit: Getty Images / Unsplash The concept of joyspan highlights the significance of time spent experiencing joy and fulfillment, shifting the focus beyond mere lifespan or healthspan. Dr. Kerry Burnight’s 2025 book…
Do we have a role in #Alcohol and #Cancer?
Rethinking Alcohol and Cancer Risk: The Role of the Hospitality and Wellness Industries Did you know that up to 50% of cancers could be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices? Alcohol is one of these choices. The Hidden Risk Despite mounting evidence linking alcohol consumption to several types of cancer—including breast, liver, colorectal, and esophageal cancer—awareness remains low. Part of the issue lies in widespread misconceptions.…
