Joyspan as a Cornerstone of Longevity: Enhancing Wellbeing and Productivity in the Workplace Author: Elizabeth Bachrad, MA, MSc and Talya Landau, Bsc, CHC Photo credit: Getty Images / Unsplash The concept of joyspan highlights the significance of time spent experiencing joy and fulfillment, shifting the focus beyond mere lifespan or healthspan. Dr. Kerry Burnight’s 2025 book…
Wellness for Children Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Teen activities to support mental health Although time and opportunities for teens to play have decreased, studies continue to show the importance of play for teens. With one in seven 10–19-year-olds in the USA and 1 in 6 young people aged 5-16 years old in the UK experiencing mental health issues (WHO, 2024), developing accessible, inclusive, and…
Mental Wellness Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Longevity Mental Wellness The intentional curation of environment for positive human exposome. The convergence of Physical and Mental Fitness in different Wellness environments are providing clues to the organic nudging of behavioural shifts for positive lifestyle choices across the lifespan and highlight a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Resistance training, stretching, mindfulness practices together with cardiovascular activity…
Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: WAI: Brain-Friendly Buildings: Real Estate That Rewires Your Brain Integration of Neuro-Architecture for Mind Wellness Developers and design teams embrace neuroscience to create environments promoting mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Neuro-architecture integrates features like biophilic design, circadian lighting, attention to acoustics, and sensory elements to optimize human health. Iconic examples like The Spine…
Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: WAI: Wellness as Infrastructure The next evolution in wellness real estate is embracing wellness as essential infrastructure, not as “amenities” to be added, but as elements that are at the core – from country, state, city, town, district, neighborhood, building and dwelling scale. This includes designing roads and transportation systems to support human-scale mobility and…
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…
