Wellness is about more than feeling good. It’s a thriving business that is poised to keep growing. I'm convinced that we are almost full circle, if not already there, when it comes to pursuit of healthy living. #Health is wealth , for all of us—and increasingly, for organizations that operate in the wellness space, like Gear Health . The business of health is thriving, albeit slow in LMICs. According to McKinsey’s latest Future of Wellness research, which surveyed more than 5,000 consumers in China, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the global consumer wellness market has reached US$1.8 trillion . What are the top trends shaping the consumer health and wellness space? The emerging priorities can be grouped into these 5 trends: Health at home. The COVID-19 pandemic made at-home testing kits a household item. Now that the pandemic is less front of mind, many consumers are showing interest in other at-home kits, for everything from vitamin and mineral deficiencies to c...
#Technology has revolutionized the way we interact and #communicate with each other. From #social #media platforms to messaging #apps, we now have access to a wide range of tools that allow us to connect with people from all around the world. However, the effects of technology on #human interaction and #communication are complex, and not all of them are positive. On the one hand, technology has made it easier for us to connect with others, regardless of distance. Social media #platforms and messaging apps allow us to stay in touch with friends and family, even when we are physically apart. This has made it easier to maintain #relationships and has also enabled us to form new connections with people we might not have otherwise met. On the other hand, technology has also changed the way we interact and communicate in ways that can be negative. One of the biggest concerns is that technology has led to a decrease in face-to-face interaction and an increase in #digital communicati...