Rejuvenation of woman’s skin could tackle diseases of ageing–BBC News, April 8, 2022 Cambridge United Kingdom (UK) researchers have rejuvenated a 53-year-old woman’s skin cells so they are the equivalent of a 23-year-old’s—and they believe that they can do the same thing with other tissues in the body, to develop treatments for age-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and neurological disorders. The technology is…
Psychedelics have shown promise in treating diverse mental health disorders, but exactly how they rewire the mind remains a mystery. A small 2022 study from Imperial College in London provides some answers. Patients with severe depression were given either psilocybin or a popular antidepressant (escitalopram). The researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging to measure brain activity pre-dose and three weeks after. The results were enlightening:…
As the Climate Crisis Intensifies, ‘Leave Only Footprints’ Travel Is Gaining Traction By Thierry Malleret, economist The warning lights of accelerating climate disruption and possible abrupt climate breakdown are flashing red. A few weeks ago, Antarctica was 40°C (104° Fahrenheit) degrees warmer than average. These extremes can in turn trigger amplified warming and further extreme weather events. The recent “rain bomb” in Lismore, Australia is…
The Composition of the Wellness Economy Varies Dramatically Across Countries The GWI’s recent research report ranks nations by their annual spend on wellness—and is the first research to provide the big “wellness number” for 150 countries. But industries develop very differently in different places (with different historical, cultural and socio-economic realities)—and that’s especially true for wellness. So, while healthy eating, physical activity and beauty/personal care…
SUPPORT GWI RESEARCH Become An Exclusive Country Partner $20,000 As countries continue to grow worldwide wellness offerings, economic research for select wellness sectors is a crucial component of success. GWI’s Geography of Wellness initiative assists global companies in making strategic decisions and anticipating opportunities by providing detailed analysis for investors, business owners and industry leaders. The Geography of Wellness is an online resource for wellness…
NEW INITIATIVE The Psychedelics & Healing Initiative The nonprofit Global Wellness Institute™ (GWI), the leading research and educational resource for the $4.4 trillion global wellness industry, welcomes a new Initiative: The Psychedelics & Healing Initiative. The launch of this project, which joins the GWI’s portfolio of 33 collaborative initiatives, comes at a time when the FDA has granted some psychedelics “breakthrough” status as new mental health treatments. This initiative…
