What is Happening with Aging Well? View from Leading Experts The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) Aging Well Initiative is a groundbreaking effort dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique wellness needs of individuals aged 50+. As the global population of those 50+ continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, there is an urgent need to focus on their specific wellness-related requirements and preferences. This initiative…
NeuroWellness: Connecting Breathing with Brain & Behavior On March 4 (10–11am ET), the GWI Breathe Initiative presents a special webinar exploring the powerful connection between breathing, brain function, and behavior. Leading the discussion are Mohammad Nami, MD, PhD, Director of the Brain, Cognition, and Behavior Unit at BrainHub Polyclinic and Academy UAE and Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Canadian University Dubai, and Peter M. Litchfield, PhD, GWI…
Patrick McKeown and Oxygen Advantage share this article: 5 Effective Ways Breathing Supports Healthier Heart: Your heart responds to every breath you take. Small shifts in breathing speed, depth, and route (nose vs mouth) can either increase cardiovascular strain or help the heart work more efficiently with less effort. 1. COâ‚‚ balance reduces cardiac strain While oxygen gets most of the attention, carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚)…
@HHPFoundation (Health & Human Performance Foundation) via Instagram: Breathing CO2 May Help the Brain Clear Toxic Proteins in Parkinson’s Disease “A team of researchers, led by neuropsychologist Sephira Ryman, PhD, associate professor at the Mind Research Network (MRN), part of Touro University’s Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute and the University of New Mexico, Department of Neurology, is exploring how to boost this system, called the glymphatic…
A comprehensive comparison of Whole-Body Cryotherapy and Cold-Water Immersion, exploring their physiological effects, safety considerations, benefits across wellness, medical, and sports settings, and guidance for choosing the right cold-therapy modality. This expert-driven report breaks down temperatures, timing, risks, outcomes, and long-term benefits to help providers and individuals apply cold therapies safely and effectively. The book is available immediately for complimentary download.
Emotional Regulation as Preventive Health: A Missing Piece by Natalie Grinvalds, MPH, PhD, BS, CHES Introduction Despite significant investment in workplace wellbeing initiatives, many organizations continue to see rising burnout, disengagement, and stress-related absence. This points to a key gap in many strategies: limited attention to how employees respond emotionally to workplace stressors. Emotional regulation, the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in…
