The UKIHCA Professional Standards for Education and Training in Whole-Health & Wellbeing Coaching 2024 Health Coaching: A Whole-Health Approach UKIHCA and its members are committed to playing a leading role in the movement for whole-health creation – a movement which considers the impact of the unique bio-psycho-emotional-social-spiritual-environmental factors on individual health, reaching out across borders to influence the development of international professional standards and the…
Supporting UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) Initiative Trends for 2024
SUPPORTING UN 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG’S) INITIATIVE 2024 Trends The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are showing a strong movement towards integrating sustainability into core business strategies and operations. The most popular UN SDG trends for 2024 indicate that businesses globally are not only recognising the importance of the SDGs but are also actively incorporating them into their strategic frameworks to drive long-term…
Must-Reads from the Wellness World (August 27th, 2024)
Too many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of “overtourism” in the summer of 2024 –Associated Press 2024 is the first year in which global tourism set records since the pandemic. Wandering is surging, rather than leveling off, driven by lingering revenge travel, digital nomad campaigns and so-called “golden visas” driving skyrocketing housing prices. Anyone paying attention during this summer of overtourism knows the…
Study: Work Stress Linked to 97% Increased Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm (AFib)
Work Stress Linked to 97% Increased Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm (AFib) A 2024 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that adults in white-collar jobs with high job strain and for whom significant efforts are met with low rewards (such as low salary or recognition) may face a 97% increased risk for developing the irregular heart rhythm condition known as atrial fibrillation…
Waking Up to the Impact of Extreme Heat on Our Mental Health
Waking Up to the Impact of Extreme Heat on Our Mental Health By Thierry Malleret, economist At the end of July, global temperatures reached their highest level ever in recorded history. Coming years look to be even hotter. Climate risk being the “mother” of all risks, every single corner of the wellness industry will be affected by it. One new dimension that scientists are just…
Lancet Report: “Megatrends” Are Taking Major Toll on Youth Mental Health; Policy Action Needed
Lancet Report: “Megatrends” Are Taking Major Toll on Youth Mental Health; Policy Action Needed Climate, technology and economic issues are leading to high levels of anxiety and depression, and rising rates of self-harm and suicide among adolescents and young adults. The researchers argue for more wellness policy action. By Tonia Callendar, GWI research fellow Declining youth mental health has been a global concern for some…
