World faces ‘deathly silence’ of nature as wildlife disappears, warn experts Loss of intensity and diversity of noises in ecosystems reflects an alarming decline in healthy biodiversity, say sound ecologists Read More Must-reads from the Wellness World
Study: Women Who Do Strength Training Live Significantly Longer A new study from Cedars–Sinai and other global researchers (using data from 400,000 people) evaluated the differences in the effects of exercise between men and women. It found that women who do strength training exercises two to three days a week are more likely to live longer and have a 30% lower risk of death from…
Obesity’s Impact on Economic Growth and Productivity By Thierry Malleret, economist Obesity’s impact on people’s health and wellbeing is well known, but its impact on economic growth and prosperity is less understood. Appositely, new research suggests that a strong positive correlation exists between obesity and economic inactivity, as well as negative correlation between obesity and productivity. In the UK (where obesity is estimated to cost…
Research in Action: GWI Shared Wellness Real Estate Insights at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Spring Meeting At the full-day event, we introduced the concept of holistic wellness, the wellness economy (our favorite, the bubble chart!), and the size and opportunities for wellness real estate, focusing on the residential market. We discussed the growing importance and consumer interest in these products, and shared the framework…
Understanding the Mind-Body Connection: Chronic Stress and Neuroinflammation Unveiled By: Jocelyn Pepe MSc., RHC. In the fast-paced world we live in, chronic stress has become an unwelcome companion for many, affecting overall wellbeing. High levels of psychological stress continue to impair the health and quality of life of many globally. The brain cannot always discern the stress and threat of being chased by a lion…
Increased interest in personal and communal wellness, means that developers, architects, designers, and builders are exploring new ways to incorporate evidence-based hydrothermal wellness features, such as saunas and cold plunges, into virtually every residential or commercial project. In celebration of providing educational guidance for these builds for over a decade, the Global Wellness Institute has published the 4th edition of the Guide to Hydrothermal Spa…
