Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?–The New York Times After decades of rising life expectancy, the increases appear to be slowing. A new study from the University of Illinois Chicago calls into question how long even the healthiest of populations can live. It analyzed data on life expectancy at birth (from 1990 and 2019), from places where people typically live the longest: Australia, France,…
Mindfulness Meditation Offers Real Pain Relief; Not a Placebo Mindfulness meditation, used for pain management in various cultures for centuries, has long been thought to work by activating the placebo response. However, a 2024 study from University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers showed that this appears not to be the case: the practice engages separate neural pathways from the well-documented “placebo effect.”…
Research Suggests We’re Passing “Peak Obesity”; Weight-Loss Drugs Are Likely Reason By Thierry Malleret, economist GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are a remarkable example of health and tech innovation that seems to be leading to a stunning reversal in obesity rates. New data shows an unprecedented decline in obesity levels, which fell about 2 percentage points between 2020 and 2023. The new study used weight and height…
Navigating Menopause, Mental Health, and the Workplace Authors: Ellen Kocher & Jocelyn Pepe Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life that profoundly affects both physical and mental health. As women navigate this phase, they may encounter various symptoms impacting their emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Recently, Ellen Kocher* and Jocelyn Pepe* explored the depth of connection between menopause, mental health, and its…
Global Wellness Economy Research Webinar
A Worldwide Perspective on the Role of End-of-Life Doulas The Dying Well Initiative, a part of the Global Wellness Institute, is pleased to present this FREE webinar on October 22. The online event features End of Life Doulas from Ukraine, Mexico, and the U.S. Join us for a powerful conversation to discover how these doulas are addressing critical shortages in care and working in areas…
