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More people than ever are choosing to abstain from alcohol. A 2025 survey found that the number of adults who say they consume any alcohol has fallen to 54%. And the increased awareness of alcohol’s negative impact on health has been the main driver of this change.
Of course, there’s always a chance that you’re not a morning person, in which case, you can still tailor your schedule accordingly. “While most older adults are morning-oriented, not everyone is,” Badham explains. In the case of providers working with older adults, for example, “Simply asking about preferred times of day could improve engagement,” Badham says.
These days, it seems like everyone is taking a supplement—to look better, think better, sleep better, relax better, poop better, or work out better. And you’re not imagining things: Half of adults and one-third of children in the United States take supplements regularly, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements.Supplements may be ubiquitous, but many experts have serious reservations about their rise. First, most physicians recommend obtaining nutrients directly from food rather than a pill or capsule. Second, supplements aren’t reviewed for safety and effectiveness by the FDA before they hit shelves. Because of all the concerns surrounding supplements, Jeffrey…
Omega-3s have a (much-deserved) reputation for being one of healthiest, most anti-inflammatory nutrients in food. However, about 90% of us are falling short on the recommended intake of these fats. And yet, it’s not just about total omega-3 intake. The balance between omega-3s and omega-6s also matters. For most of us, that ratio is way off.
A New Season of In Pursuit of Wellness Is in Development The next chapter of global wellness storytelling is coming. At the Global Wellness Summit’s Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium on May 12, Gemma Jennings, Global Vice President of Programme Partnerships at BBC Studios, will take the stage to discuss how storytelling plays a role in real estate and what is in development for the upcoming season of In Pursuit of Wellness—the acclaimed series created in partnership with the Global Wellness Institute. A Series That Has Reached Millions Produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, In Pursuit of Wellness was…
When I moved to Italy in 2024, one of the first things I noticed was the very particular way Italian nonne, or grandmas, live. They walk everywhere, frequently across the city, without any assistance. Many of them are dressed to the nines, but they also don’t try to hide their age.I was then delighted—and unsurprised—when I came across a new wellness trend making the rounds on social media. “Nonnamaxxing” is the idea that anyone can maximize their life if they just embrace the habits of Italian grandmas. It happens to be sensible guidance.There’s certainly a lot to learn from Italian…
These large, flat-sided, bright green legumes are familiar to most of us, but did you know that in their dry form they can be ground to make a gluten-free flour and used in recipes like pancakes and pizza? Keep reading for more nutritionist-approved facts about these versatile beans.What are broad/fava beans?One of the earliest cultivated foods, broad beans, also referred to as fava beans, are packed with vitamins including the B group, as well as minerals like iron, manganese and potassium. Historically, broad beans were an important food staple because they could be stored in their dried form for long…
Bags are out, boxes are in. GHOST Hydration stick packs in 8CT and 24CT boxes with Strawbango, Kiwi Strawberry, Lemon Crush, Welch’s Grape, and two Sonic collabs. The GHOST Hydration stick packs just got a significant upgrade: they’re moving from bags to boxes, and a fresh set of flavors comes with the transition. The new 8CT and 24CT stick box format hits GHOST’s DTC site and specialty and grocery retailers on April 15, 2026, the same date as the Hydration tub refresh recently announced here on the blog. If you caught that tub article, you already know the context. The…
Reseach reveals the brain pathway that controls appetite.
Susan Magsamen to Speak at the GWS Symposium, with New Johns Hopkins Collaboration Announcement The Global Wellness Summit’s New York Symposium on May 12 will feature a highly anticipated session from Susan Magsamen—a leading voice at the intersection of brain science, the arts, and human experience. Susan will introduce the Intentional Spaces Roadmap: 2026, alongside an exciting new collaboration with the Global Wellness Institute, marking a meaningful step forward in how we understand and design environments for human wellbeing. As founder and executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab, Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics at Johns Hopkins University School…