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The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a sauna complex in Ukraine to provide a sanctuary for Ukrainians ... More

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings, such as health clubs and sports facilities. The Child safeguarding: ... More

Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to mark its 13th annual celebration on 8 June 2024, under the theme #MagentaNature, emphasising the vital connection between ... More

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever research programme. The study, called Our Future Health, will seek ... More

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis on people's physical activity levels and there have been calls ... More

With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in rural locations, this market will be the next frontier for ... More

At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first female chair, Alison Cryer MBE, to discuss the importance of ... More

Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and Sweden – including Kongeparken and Skånes Djurpark – has been ... More

Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity can improve learning outcomes. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute ... More

Australian airline Qantas has introduced a Wellbeing Zone as part of the new cabin design for its Airbus A350. Once Qantas adds 12 Airbus A350s ... More

Industry figure Ella Kent has been appointed director of spa and wellness at Sea Island – a Forbes Five-Star coastal resort in Georgia, US. Kent ... More

Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to increase funding for prevention. The Hewitt Review: an independent review ... More

The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World ... More

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) has unveiled the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health, following a US$25m (€22.7m, ... More

Saturday 10 June 2023 will mark the 12th anniversary of Global Wellness Day (GWD) – an event dedicated to emphasising the importance of wellness and ... More

Lynne McNees, president of the International Spa Association (ISPA), has announced the new ISPA Board of Directors and officers for 2023. The ISPA board will ... More

Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of disused railway into a new elevated urban park for London. ... More

Storm LDN, a community-supporting boutique boxing gym concept based in London, is gearing up to open a £2m seed-funding round from 9 February. Currently with ... More

The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands has secured £5m of National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) investment towards its £22.1m Inspiring Everyone project, which will deliver ... More

A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform to support its growth and development. The formation of the ... More

The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in local communities across northern England. According to an independent report, ... More

The World Leisure Organization (World Leisure) has launched a podcast series as part of its 70th-anniversary celebrations called World Leisure Pathways – Past, Present and ... More

Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada ​​has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the 287-acre attraction's visitor experience. The proposed plans include building a ... More

Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing movable sauna facilities and supportive volunteers to displaced Ukrainians fleeing ... More

The International Spa Association (ISPA) will grow its ISPA board of directors and officers in 2022 with five newly-elected members. These include: • CG Funk, ... More