Global Wellness Institute

04/22/2026

Nature isn’t a luxury. It’s medicine.

Research shows that time in forest environments can lower stress hormones, reduce blood pressure, and support immune function.

As the wellness industry evolves, the connection between human health and planetary health is becoming impossible to ignore.

Protecting nature isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a public health priority.

This Earth Day, it’s worth asking:
What role should nature play in the future of wellness?

Explore the research on forest bathing ↓
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04/21/2026

Your breath is one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools for health.

Join us April 30 at 10AM ET for a free webinar with Devin Lebrun, CEO & Co-Founder of Global Breath Network, as he unveils The State of Breath—new research on how breathwork impacts physical health, nervous system regulation, and performance.

From ancient practices like Pranayama and Qigong to modern science, discover why breathwork is emerging as a low-cost, high-impact solution for today’s world.

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  Join us on April 30th 10AM ET for a free webinar hosted by the Global Wellness Institute as our GWI Breathe Initiative member, Devin Lebrun, CEO & Co-Founder, Global Breath Network shares his new research on “The State of Breath.” The State of the Breath Report is a comprehensive overview of ...

04/15/2026

Wellness real estate isn’t one-dimensional—it’s a system.

From physical and mental health to environmental sustainability and community connection, the most impactful projects are designed across six key dimensions of wellbeing.

This is how buildings move from passive spaces to active drivers of human health.

Explore the full framework and learn how to apply it → download the free report.
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04/10/2026

A powerful insight from the Global Wellness Institute’s Monthly Brief: Not a single English-speaking country ranks in the world’s top 10 happiest nations.

Even more telling: only half of these countries make the top 20.

What does this say about how we’re living—and what we’re prioritizing?

04/07/2026

Wellness Real Estate Spotlight!

Can you design a home that’s healthy, sustainable—and actually affordable?

The Picket Fence Concept Home in Pittsburgh is doing just that—reimagining urban living through smart design, real consumer insights, and scalable building solutions.

A powerful example from GWI’s Build Well to Live Well case study series.

👉 See how wellness can be built into homes at any scale
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The Picket Fence Concept Home Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States The Picket Fence is a “concept home” constructed on a narrow urban infill lot in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, using consumer insights from the America at Home Study. The project was launched to inspire new ways that builders and ...

04/02/2026

The U.S. wellness economy has reached $2.1 trillion—reinforcing its position as the global leader and signaling a major shift toward proactive, personalized wellbeing.

New data from the Global Wellness Institute, developed with Fountain Life reveals both the scale and acceleration of this growth across sectors—from wellness real estate to mental wellness and personalized medicine.

Key insights:
• 7.9% growth from 2018–2024—one of the fastest globally
• Leading in 9 of 11 wellness sectors
• $6,293 in per capita wellness spending
• Now represents 7.33% of U.S. GDP

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04/01/2026

Strong muscles aren’t just about fitness—they may be key to longevity for women.

A major study in JAMA Network (5,472 women ages 63–99) found that higher muscle strength is linked to significantly lower risk of early death—even among those not meeting exercise guidelines.

In fact, stronger women reduced their mortality risk by a third or more.

👉 Strength isn’t optional. It’s foundational.

Access the study on exercise.
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A large study (2026) in JAMA Network (on 5,472 women aged 63 to 99 years) found that muscle strength was associated with significantly lower mortality risk in women—even for those not meeting guideline-recommended activity levels. The researchers noted that the findings were a surprise, as strengt...

03/31/2026

A major voice in global hospitality just joined the stage.

We’re proud to welcome Bernhard Bohnenberger, Co-Founder & CEO of Discover Collection—and former President of Six Senses for nearly three decades—to the Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium.

Now, he’s building something new: a private, members-only network of destinations designed around transformative experiences and environmental impact.

This is where hospitality, wellness and real estate are going next.

📍 May 12 | New York City
💥 Last day to save $300 on registration

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Join the leaders shaping a $548B+ industry.

03/27/2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 31

The wellness industry is shaping how we live, heal, and thrive—but not everyone has access to the rooms where those decisions are made.

The Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness is working to change that.

Each year, individuals from underrepresented communities are fully funded to attend the Global Wellness Summit—gaining access to global leaders, new opportunities, and career-defining conversations.

This is more than a conference.
It’s access. It’s visibility. It’s a pathway forward.

So far, 14 scholars have participated. We know there are many more who should be in that room.

Apply by July 31.
Or share this with someone who should.

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03/26/2026

A major voice shaping the future of luxury and longevity is joining us.

Sam Nazarian will be in New York City on May 12 for the Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium.

Founder of sbe and a visionary behind some of the most influential hospitality and lifestyle concepts globally, Nazarian has consistently redefined how we live, dine, and experience luxury.

His latest venture—The Estate, co-founded with Tony Robbins, Richard Attias, and Marc Anthony in partnership with Fountain Life—signals a bold new frontier: where luxury living meets longevity.

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the leaders shaping what’s next in wellness real estate.

Seats are limited.
Rates increase to full price in 6 days.

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03/26/2026

New insights from our Aging Well Initiative.

A global report identifies six trends redefining aging well—shifting the focus from lifespan to functional ability, social connection, and overall quality of life.

As populations age worldwide, these insights offer important direction for how we design healthier, more supportive environments for aging.
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Aging well increasingly is being defined not simply by longevity or the absence of disease, but by functional ability, social connection, emotional well-being and purpose, according to a white paper from the Global Wellness Institute’s Aging Well Initiative.