Wellness for Cancer Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: With Wellness Centers Focused on Longevity, the Impact of Cancer and Its Treatments Need to be a Consideration Longevity is a big topic in the wellness industry. Many health and wellness centers offer advanced testing, imaging and daily monitoring of vitals to determine areas that can be improved. Research has shown that “the effects of cancer and…
Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Food for Brain Health & Prevention of Disease  A startling report released by Blue Cross Blue Shield states diagnosis rates of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) have increased by 407% in ages 30-44. (1) Family history is a strong predictor of risk. (2) Thus, prevention strategies are critical for our nation’s younger generations – who are establishing their careers…
Workplace Wellbeing Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: The Rise of Precarious Employment A multi-dimensional phenomenon that is increasingly affecting various types of workforces, precarious employment, is on the rise, which might have long-term health and wellbeing effects across job groups and socioeconomic strata.1  There are several dimensions of precarious employment, which include employment security, income inadequacy and the absence of workers’ rights and protections.2  This shift is…
Exploring Yoga Therapy Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Recognition of Yoga Therapy as Part of the Modern Healthcare Playbook As evidence-based research continues to validate its benefits, yoga therapy is gaining recognition as a valuable therapeutic discipline focused on health creation and wellbeing. This growing acceptance is fueling its integration into wellness management and self-care programs, including mainstream healthcare systems and teams. There are signs…
Wellness for Children Initiative 2023 Trends Many people around the world recognize that the health of adults begins with healthy children. However, more of us need to understand that wellness education in a person’s early years is key to long-term physical and mental health. The Wellness for Children Initiative is passionate about teaching children the benefits of being healthy and is dedicated to reducing the…
Wellness Coaching Initiative 2021 Trends Public health, clinical practice and employee wellness models are evolving to help individuals change their health behaviors to prevent and better manage disease. One rapidly emerging strategy to help individuals successfully change their health behaviors is health and wellness coaching1. Scientific evidence continues to show that diet, lifestyle and environment are critical factors in creating optimal health. The causal factor…
