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Topic- Wellness
Best diets for bones and joints, inflammation, more
US News & World Report recently revealed its annual rankings of the best diets. With an updated methodology that was developed under the guidance of more than 30 nutritionists, doctors and epidemiologists, the 2023 rankings examine 24 diets to help people find one to meet their goals.
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Stats: Corporate wellness market to hit $75.3 billion by 2030
The global corporate wellness market is expected to reach USD 75.3 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 4.38% during the forecast period, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Corporate wellness initiatives are targeting specific health risk factors such as stress, obesity, smoking, poor eating, and lack of exercise. Active-aging organizations should consider getting on board with these initiatives.
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Future of infrastructure report reveals new trends
A new economic reality calls for infrastructure reimagined: more digital, more sustainable, more equitable, according to a recent report from Deloitte Insights that asked global experts how infrastructure will change going forward. The findings have implications for all industries. Among the insights covered in detail:
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Tech Talk: Wellness industry shifts as older adults embrace virtual care
Use of telehealth services has more than quadrupled, increasing from 15% in 2019 to 64% in 2021, according to market research firm Parks Associates and medical device company EarlySense. Their free white paper shows how the pandemic "has forever changed the trajectory of health and wellness," said Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates. "The industry is undergoing a shift as consumers, especially seniors, have become accustomed to using new technologies for healthcare services and communication." The 15-page white paper is well worth a read by active aging professionals who want to stay on top of the trends and better understand the needs and wants of current and future customers.
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Well-being improves in US metro areas, but not rural regions
During a year that tested Americans' resolve in multiple ways, metropolitan areas in the US exhibited broad resilience and well-being improvement throughout 2020, while gaps persisted - and, in many cases, increased - in rural communities, according to a report published by digital health company Sharecare in partnership with the Boston University School of Public Health.
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"Financial wellness" takes on new meaning after COVID-19
The term "financial wellness" has become a popular buzzword, and studies show that an individual's financial situation - and how they feel about it - can have a big impact on their overall wellness and mental health. In fact, a recent survey shows 77% of Americans agree "my financial health also affects my physical and mental health."
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