Extreme Heat and Wellness Tourism Investment: Go Short on Shores, Long on Hills By Thierry Malleret, economist This summer was the hottest one in history, with unprecedented heat waves engulfing most of the northern hemisphere. They will only become more intense and frequent, and will change everything. Wellness tourism will be impacted dramatically, with new destination winners and losers. The warm weather and beachy destinations…
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
