Imke Schuller of the Futures Company look at how the industry can better connect with Millennials

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

By 2020, depression will be the second biggest cause of premature death and disability – so what is your club doing about that? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

The practices of meditation and mindfulness have seen huge growth – and it’s time for health clubs to get on-board

After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.

Practising mindfulness can help alleviate low back pain the heart of training

Physician, author and wellness expert Deepak Chopra has launched a new wellbeing platform, Jiyo, which aims to “be a personal companion to enable personal transformation.”

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five consumer trends your business should be embracing in 2016

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five key consumer trends your health and fitness business should be looking to embrace in 2016

This year’s new-look Leisure Industry Week had a strong focus on education. If you missed the keynotes, we have the low-down

Fitness operators must be heretical towards their brand heritage, asking challenging questions about what they do – and, crucially, who for – says Kate Cracknell

Conceived by fashion designer Donna Karan, the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy programme is bringing the medical and complementary worlds together

The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth

Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer Trends forecast report, highlighting an expected boom in consumers' desire for preventative healthcare via digital devices – given the current popularity of fitness and dieting apps.

The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015

A small trial suggests wellness interventions, including exercise, can help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients

Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of heavy losses.

A headband which reads and measures the user’s brainwaves has been launched on the consumer market with an integrated brain health system which teaches meditation for US$299 (€220, £178).

The Planet Beach franchise has opened a new wellness centre in the state of Louisiana, with the facility offering guests the use of 'push-button' beauty and health treatments.

Jay Williams examines the science behind telomeres – indicators for cellular ageing – and what it could mean for spas and health clubs

A look at the hottest trends impacting the health club spa industry