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Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some disorders associated with obesity. Research from the Perelman School of ... More

Encouraging people to plan their gym visits in advance, offering small incentives and sending text reminders to members ahead of their workout sessions can help ... More

American psychologist Adam Grant has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2020 ISPA Conference and Expo, scheduled for 14-16 October 2020. As a ... More

PepsiCo executive Michael Spanos has been appointed as president and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, replacing Jim Reid-Anderson in both roles with effect from ... More

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2019 ISPA Visionary Award to Jeremy McCarthy, director of spa & wellness for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group ... More

According to a report sponsored by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), good-looking people receive many advantages in life: they are more likely to be hired, ... More

The Global Wellness Summit is bringing three experts on the neuroscience of beauty to its annual conference, held this year at The Breakers Palm Beach ... More

James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has described landscape architects as “the unsung heroes of the public ... More

Doctors have found a way to manipulate wounds to heal as regenerated skin rather than scar tissue, and in doing so may have also discovered ... More

A breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga helped alleviate severe depression in people who did not fully respond to antidepressant treatments, reports a ... More

People who are offered an element of competition as part of their exercise regime are much more likely to achieve positive results than those relying ... More

Leisure buildings dominate the shortlist of the first ever RIBA International Prize, which is seeking the best building in the world. The Heydar Aliyev Centre ... More

Weight loss due to dietary changes can improve sleepiness at any weight, says a new study published by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine ... More

Exercise could bring added benefits for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, potentially reducing the amount of drugs they require, according to research led by the University ... More

Around a quarter of preventable cancers in the United States are thought to be impacted by people either being obese or overweight, or being physically ... More

Research has found that just 15 minutes of mindful meditation can help people make more rational decisions, suggesting a way to boost business performance by ... More

Jeremy McCarthy, director of global spa development and operations at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has published a new book titled The Psychology of Spas & ... More

Cancer patients should be encouraged to take part in physical activity both during and after treatment, according to new guidelines from the American College of ... More

A study by University of Pennsylvania has found that 'mindfulness training', or MT, improves working memory and overall mood and health. The study, conducted on ... More