A Holistic Approach to Weight Management in the Workplace: What HR Leaders Need to Know By: Gloria Treister, HHP With the increasing popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, HR and benefits leaders are now faced with an important question: How can we support employees in achieving sustainable, long-term weight management? The answer lies in a comprehensive, functional wellness approach—one that…
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…
Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: Self-Care People will make conscious choices to direct their own self-care to support their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, and there will be greater emphasis on natural solutions versus conventional medicine. Gut health, immunity and prevention will take a front-row seat. Self-care studies historically focused on those with an illness or chronic disease; we will start…
Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative Trends 2025 Trends TREND 1: Nutrient Density and Soil Health TREND 2: Getting Personal with Our Nutrition and Gut Health – Is Your Gut and Nutrition in Alignment? TREND 3: The Rise of Alternative Proteins TREND 4: Consumers Prioritize Cleaner Eating READ MORE 2025 Initiative Micro-Trends Report The Global Wellness Institute serves as an umbrella organization for numerous Initiatives, that…
Wellness Coaching Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Multiple studies have shown that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are vital to creating and maintaining business success and are recognized as among the hottest global topics of our decade (Milanesi, 2023). Anchored in the principle that everyone can thrive personally and professionally, DEIB is about giving everyone a sense of safety, respect,…
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITALCARES Living Well in Italy ITALY ECONOMY REPORT WELLNESS ECONOMY BY SECTOR IN ITALY The wellness economy, as defined by GWI, is broad and diverse. Its eleven sectors encompass many different types of consumer activities and expenditures, including products, services, travel, and technology. Every country’s wellness economy is unique. Its composition can vary widely from country to country, based on its development…
