This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. The topics shared below are but a sample representation of the many more exciting lines of investigation in the health and wellness field. Watch for more Next Avenue health stories and current dialogues on well-being in the coming months.
February has never been so invigorating. As we jump into the second month of the year, the health and fitness realms continue to boom as more significant trends and avant-garde innovations dominate the wellness dialogue. From physical and mental wellness to a growing demand for offline interactions and connection, especially within a postpandemic climate, preventive health measures have become indispensable and a part of people’s daily regime for optimal, integrative and sustainable well-being. Indeed, 2023 is already at the forefront of redefining the ever-evolving health and wellness landscapes. While more health-directed trends, brands, and services rise to fulfill consumers’ needs, it is worth taking a closer look at some of the most notable directions leading the wellness and well-being conversation this year.Brain health Healthful, zestful living starts with a highly functional brain beyond the motor, sensory, cognitive, emotional, behavioral and social scope. Arguably the most intricate working organ in the body, the brain remains paramount in the academic and wellness spheres as more light is shed on its constantly …