GDP For Wellbeing or Wellbeing For GDP? By Thierry Malleret, economist The sustained recent US economic outperformance (measured in terms of GDP per capita) has prompted many commentators to extol the virtues of the US system, with new laments in Europe about the continent falling behind. This new atmosphere raises again the question of how to measure a country’s welfare, both from an economic and…
Backslash, the cultural intelligence unit of TBWA\Worldwide (one of the world’s top advertising agencies) just released its “Future of Food” report. Food isn’t just an industry, it’s a key ingredient in how we treat our planet and how we connect with one another: We can build a much better world through food. Throughout the report, health and wellness are central. Key trends include: “Food RX,”…
Hot Springs Symposium Peninsula Hot Springs, Australia, June 27th, 2023 Hot Springs Symposium Program & Profiles Watch the Speaker’s Videos Charles Davidson – Hot Springs Centered Wellness Community, Extended Version Tim Biles & Ben Cooke – A Planner’s Guide to Hot Springs Development Malcom Short, Dr. Aaron Randell & Karen Golden – Rotorua’s Hot Springs Renaissance Gaelle Hugues Gregoire Joson – Hot Springs Case Study: Measuring…
Hot Springs Initiative 2023 Trends Investments are surging in hot springs facilities in countries like the US, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, and on a smaller scale, China. These investments include creating sustainable options like solar panels, hydronic space heating and recycling programs. Many people have recognized the benefits of hot-cold contrast bathing and are looking at this experience as a way to boost their…
First 1000 Days Initiative 2023 Trends Making stress management a key part in our daily routine has a profound impact on our overall health and on the health of expectant mothers and babies in particular. Together with weight management, exercise and communication, it will promote the best outcome for pregnancies and early childhood development and have a positive influence of the life of both parents…
From Disconnected to Connected: Bringing Spirit Back Into The Workplace Written By: Jocelyn Pepe, Global Wellness Institute, Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Are you living a life that feels true to you? When you pause for a moment, what does it feel like? Organizations are facing multiple challenges today with high burnout rates, mental health struggles and declining employee retention, engagement, and satisfaction. Deepening our connections to…
