Wellness

In a recent article on Scoop.co.nz, Vino Ramayah, CEO of New Zealand's largest secure healthcare online portal, Manage My Health, sheds light on the transformative potential of digital technologies in healthcare. With over 1.85 million Kiwi members, Manage My Health is at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, emphasizing the shift from reactive to proactive care. Ramayah highlights the inefficiency of traditional healthcare approaches in the face of rising chronic illnesses and resource constraints. The solution, he suggests, lies in embracing digital innovations. For instance, St Bartholomew's Hospital in the UK has pioneered virtual wards, allowing patients to receive care at home, monitored in real-time by healthcare professionals. Key insights for New Zealand's healthier futu...

In a recent report by MediKeeper, a leader in wellness portal solutions, the spotlight is on emerging employee wellness trends for 2024. As detailed in HRO Today, the report underscores five key trends shaping the future of workplace health and wellness. Dr. Tyler Amell, chief health and strategy officer at MediKeeper, emphasizes the importance of understanding these trends for better organizational planning and support. Among the highlighted trends, employee burnout remains a critical issue. Factors like toxic work environments, long hours, and understaffing continue to fuel this challenge. Additionally, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to have an even greater impact on workplace health and productivity strategies. Despite its limitations, AI's evolving role is expected to sig...

In an era where digital devices are ubiquitous, the conversation around screen time has extended beyond children to adults. Boston 25 News highlights the importance of this issue in their recent Wellness Wednesday segment, where family therapist Dr. George James emphasizes the need for adults to be mindful of their screen usage, especially in the presence of family and friends. Dr. James suggests setting clear boundaries for screen time to foster more meaningful interactions with loved ones. This advice comes as a timely reminder of the value of personal connection in a digitally saturated world.

In the battle against cancer, the emotional and physical tolls are often discussed, but the financial strain remains an underrepresented aspect of the struggle. Cancer Cartel, a grassroots nonprofit organization, is stepping in to fill this gap. Founded by three cancer survivors—Shelly Tinney-Miller, Katy Tinney, and Kerry Solmonsen—the organization aims to provide direct financial assistance to those battling cancer. From gas money to groceries and mortgage payments, Cancer Cartel is committed to alleviating the financial burden that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis. In just four years, the organization has granted nearly $600,000 directly to cancer patients, demonstrating the profound impact of their work.

In a move that underscores the growing importance of wellness in educational settings, the University of Mississippi has rolled out a yearlong initiative aimed at promoting and studying wellness on campus. Dubbed the Chancellor’s GROVE Well-Being Initiative, this program seeks to raise awareness about wellness services and assess the campus environment in relation to physical, mental, and social health. The initiative is backed by a task force created in Spring 2023 and focuses on five key elements: growth, resilience, outreach, validation, and empowerment. These themes are designed to guide faculty, staff, and students in their efforts to elevate wellness practices and organize health-related events. The university’s 2023 Student Voice survey revealed that more than 56% of students hav...

Gone are the days when holding down one job was the norm. It’s 2023, and the workplace has been radically transformed. More and more people are spicing up their professional lives, not with just their 9-to-5, but with a side gig that they’re super passionate about. Side hustles — be it a crafty Etsy shop, freelance writing, or a budding tech startup — are all the rage now. But, here’s the rub: with this growing trend comes the challenge of managing it all without burning out. Can we really have our cake and eat it too? The rise of side hustles and the shadow of burnout Side hustles aren’t just a fad; they’ve practically become a new cornerstone of the modern working world. For some, it’s about supplementing their income in this unpredictable economy. Keep reading at Women's Agenda...

London and Edinburgh both make the top 10 when it comes to the best European cities for wellness. Using seven different ranking factors – ranging from quality of life to the number of parks, spas and wellness centres – online retailer Cult Beauty has rounded up the top 20 cities that put self-care first. Online searches have increased for “ways to improve wellbeing” by +29% and “moving overseas” by +24% in the past 12 months, according to Cult Beauty. Paris tops the list of best cities for wellbeing, coming in first for its pollution and healthcare index. The French capital also has the most spas and wellness centres – with 1,000 recorded to grace the city’s streets (think Maison Souquet Spa, Dior Spa and La Boutique Aime, to name just a few). Paris is also home to some of t...

Ashton Kutcher was looking to regain "self-confidence" after suffering a blow to his health sometime in 2020. So, as anyone would do (or any celebrity, we should say), he set off on a wellness journey in the fullest sense of the word. The "That '70s Show" actor ended up in the South Pole. Yes, the literal southernmost point of the Earth — that South Pole. There, a man asked him if he would like to climb a mountain. It wasn't a reboot of his prank show "Punk'd," as Kutcher and the guide actually climbed a mountain, and the trip led to a series of firsts. On "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Kutcher sat down with the host to explain how, once at the top, he was told he was the first person to ever make the summit. Read more at The List

It could be the year of the gummy. Cute, colourful and easy on the palate, the rise of nutraceutical players is because of a number of factors, especially a surge in interest for wellness products. An Accenture survey across 16 countries found that consumers are considering health and fitness an “essential”. About 80% said they intend to maintain or increase their spend on areas related to health. There have also been investments by MNCs in a bid to enter the space: Marico’s recent acquisitions of sizable stake in True Elements and Unilever’s investment in Oziva are cases in point. “It is growing at a CAGR of 21%,” says Ananya Agarwal, founder of Nyumi. “The pandemic has led to a demand for immune-boosting products, which has fuelled growth in this market,” says Saurabh Kapoor, co-fo...

Aclinical study in to the health benefits of journalling saw 70 people complete a thrice weekly 15-minute writing task for 12 weeks. Researchers, who were looking to see if it could lessen psychological distress and increase quality of life in general medical patients found that regular journaling “decreased mental distress and increased well-being… it was also associated with less depressive symptoms and anxiety after 1 month and greater resilience after the first and second month, relative to usual care.” So, in other words, writing down how you feel can help you get your thoughts in order, lessen feelings of anxiousness and help you handle unexpected or difficult situations in your daily life. Keep reading at MSN