Global Wellness Institute

09/11/2026

Can the spaces around us measurably improve our health? Research on biophilic design—the integration of nature, natural light, materials and organic elements into the built environment—points to benefits ranging from reduced stress and anxiety to improved recovery, cognition and workplace wellbeing. Explore the evidence on biophilic design in the Wellness Evidence portal, then discover the research behind dozens of other wellness modalities across our medical databases and AI-powered search. Trust the science. Trust the source.

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09/10/2026

Extreme heat is reshaping the wellness industry—and creating both winners and losers.

As record-breaking heat waves, wildfires and rising temperatures become a growing economic and public health challenge, economist Thierry Malleret explores what this means for the future of wellness.

Which sectors are positioned to benefit, and which could face increasing pressure?

Read “The Impact of Extreme Heat on the Wellness Industry: The Winners and Losers” to explore how climate change could reshape where—and how—the wellness industry grows.

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08/31/2026

Workplace wellbeing is no longer a perk—it’s a business strategy.

On September 9, the GWI Workplace Wellbeing Initiative presents two global webinars exploring how organizations can move wellbeing from the sidelines to the center of business strategy.

🌎 10 AM ET / 2 PM GMT
Becoming an Employer of Choice: How Wellbeing Creates Business Value
Explore how leading organizations are making the business case for wellbeing, measuring impact and securing C-suite support.

🌎 5 PM ET / 9 PM GMT
From Perk to Strategy: A New Framework for Workplace Wellbeing
Discover a practical roadmap for building a more integrated, measurable and business-aligned approach to workforce health and wellbeing.

Register for one—or both—on the GWI Initiative Events page.
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08/27/2026

Where is the global wellness economy heading next? 🌎

At the 2026 Global Wellness Summit in Phuket, GWI Senior Research Fellow Katherine Johnston will unveil the newest findings from the 2026 Global Wellness Economy Monitor—revealing where wellness is growing, where investment is flowing, and which markets and sectors are poised to lead.

But the numbers are only the beginning. At GWS, this data comes to life alongside the CEOs, investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers driving these shifts around the world.

For leaders deciding where to invest, expand and innovate, it’s a front-row view of what’s next for the global wellness economy.

Explore Wellness Economy Data: https://hubs.li/Q04vBg9Q0

08/24/2026

New to Wellness Evidence: Myofascial Release

What does the science actually say about myofascial release?

The Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Evidence platform now features a dedicated Myofascial Release research page, bringing together studies exploring its potential impact on pain, mobility, flexibility, balance and physical function.
Explore the latest research, clinical trials and evidence from leading medical databases—all in one place.

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08/13/2026

As bathhouses, sauna concepts and communal thermal wellness experiences rapidly expand worldwide, reliable business benchmarks remain scarce. The GWI Hydrothermal and Consulting Best Practices Initiatives have partnered on a first-of-its-kind global survey of bathhouse and sauna owners and operators, exploring everything from pricing and staffing to operations, thermal experiences and future growth. The confidential survey takes about 10 minutes, and participants will receive early access to the findings, expected in September 2026. Survey deadline: August 21.

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08/10/2026

08/07/2026

Extreme heat is no longer just a climate issue—it’s becoming a health, economic and wellness industry imperative.

As record-breaking heatwaves, wildfires and climate-driven disasters intensify, governments, investors and businesses face a new reality: adapting to extreme heat will require major investment in infrastructure, while climate habitability will increasingly shape where people choose to live, travel and invest.

For the wellness tourism and real estate sectors, this shift could be especially significant, with temperate, climate-resilient destinations poised to command a growing premium.

Economist Thierry Malleret explores why extreme heat can no longer be ignored—and what it could mean for policymakers and the wellness economy.

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Extreme Heat Can No Longer Be Ignored—By Policymakers, or by the Wellness Industry By Thierry Malleret, economist We can no longer ignore the realities and costs of extreme heat and climate-induced storms and wildfires, which scientists are warning will only become more frequent and severe. Aren.....

07/30/2026

Can a single dose of psilocybin reshape the brain?

A new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco and Imperial College London found that a single high dose of psilocybin produced anatomical and functional brain changes that were still visible one month later.

Researchers observed:
🧠 Denser, more robust brain nerve tracts
🧠 Greater cognitive flexibility
🧠 Increased psychological insight
🧠 Improved overall wellbeing

While these findings are preliminary, the researchers noted that the brain changes they observed were the opposite of those commonly seen in aging and dementia, offering new insight into why psilocybin has shown promise for conditions like anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Read more and explore the study:

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