Dying Well Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) The operational definition of MAID is when an individual deemed competent, assisted and authorized by a physician, takes a lethal dose of medication to end their life. Other terms used interchangeably include Voluntary-Assisted Dying (VAD), death with dignity, and physician-assisted suicide. Several countries around the world have legalized some form of MAID, with…
The Case for Kicking the Stone Philip Ball finds Nicholas Carr’s “Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart” disturbingly compelling. Read the article on LA Review of Books > Read More Must-reads from the Wellness World
Vatican to host its first Summit on Longevity in March The summit will take place in the context of the 2025 Jubilee in a meeting that will bring together scientists, Nobel laureates, and world leaders. Read More Must-reads from the Wellness World
Weight-loss drugs aren’t just slimming waists. They’re shifting the economy. Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy may not be the lightbulb, jet airplane or internet, but their impact is expected to be so significant it could shift GDP. Read More Must-reads from the Wellness World
Hydrothermal Initiative 2025 Trends As global wellness priorities shift, the spa and hydrothermal industry is reimagining everything—from how we use water to how we define relaxation. The five trends shaping 2025 show a sector that’s becoming more sustainable, inclusive, socially connected, and emotionally transformative. Water conservation is driving regulatory reform and design innovation, while the ice bath craze is giving way to gentler, more accessible…
Breathe Initiative 2025 Trends Exploring the Future of Breath as Wellness As the world seeks antidotes to stress, digital overwhelm, and disconnection, the power of mindful breathing is gaining mainstream momentum. The Breathe Initiative is identifying key 2025 Breath Trends that highlight how BREATH is being integrated into daily life to help influence the nervous system and improve sleep, performance, and emotional and mental health,…
