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Topic- Wellness
Toxic workplaces boost depression risk by 300%
Full-time workers employed by organizations that don't prioritize their employees' mental health have a threefold increased risk of being diagnosed with depression, an Australian study found. While working long hours is a known risk factor for dying from cardiovascular disease or having a stroke, poor management practices pose a greater risk for depression, according to the research. It's something all organizations should be aware of.
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Stats: Corporate wellness solutions market worth $94.6 billion by 2026
The corporate wellness solutions market is projected to reach USD 94.6 billion by 2026 from USD 61.2 billion in 2021, at a CAGR of 9.1%, according to a new Markets and Markets global report. Growth in the market is driven by rising adoption of corporate wellness programs by employers, technology-powered corporate wellness solutions and the burden of chronic lifestyle diseases and mental health issues in organizations, according to the report. It's a trend organizations should pay attention to, as employee health sometimes takes a back seat to resident/member health.
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Looking ahead boosts wellbeing during COVID lockdowns
Practicing gratitude and looking to the future can help safeguard mental wellbeing during Covid-19 lockdowns, a recent study reveals. The findings point to the direction organizations can take to help boost wellbeing during restrictions.
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Tech Talk: Technology is changing the health/wellness industry
Club Industry's latest report, "Technology: Agent of growth for the health and wellness industry," offers insights and advice relevant to active-aging communities, seniors centers, and other venues that emphasize physical wellbeing for their constituents. The 53-page report features close to two dozen articles and on topics that include, among others, fitness tracking, how technology supports human connection, top technologies changing the fitness industry, online and hybrid fitness classes, fitness consumer demands post-Covid-19 and fitness business marketing tips.
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Stats: 75% of consumers say brands could do more for their wellness
While readers might think they grasp and embody the importance of wellness in active-aging communities, an 84-page report from Ogilvy reveals probable room for improvement. The agency surveyed 7,000 people ages 18-55 from 14 countries around the world, to explore how consumers define the characteristics of wellness brands, how important wellness is to them as part of a brand's offer, how brands perform against wellness expectations, and whether Covid-19 had changed their priorities. The report reflects thoughts from future customers and families, and there's little reason to expect that responses would be significantly different from an older demographic.
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What's ahead for the longevity economy?
AARP has released a compelling report that not only details the overall economic and societal contributions of the 50+ population, but also points to market opportunities in various sectors. Industry leaders may want to become familiar with the perspective and the data in the report, which can be used in relevant presentations, promotions and strategic planning.
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