6. LOW CALORIE ALCOHOL
Whether you are looking to relax or let loose on the weekends but want to do it in a healthier way, there are tons of options available. The growing number of health-conscious people across the world has created a booming industry. In the beginning, it was only a few small companies offering low calorie alcohol beverages. But now we see giants like Heineken and Budweiser entering the lucrative space.
The industry is expected to grow by almost $3 billion from 2020 – 2025. This isn’t just a short-term trend. There’s a strong feeling that this will be around for a very long time. Who knows what innovations we’ll see? Now you have seltzers, low calorie beers and pre mixed drinks. Plenty of options for those who want to drink whilst watching their figure.
7. MENTAL HEALTH TRENDS 2023
We briefly touched in this one earlier. Mental health can be quite a complicated topic and the way its treated has seen a dramatic shift over the past few years. Doctors were originally eager to diagnose people for mental health disorders to sell antidepressants and other medication. While some of that still occurs, there are new ways to deal with mental health and depression.
Online therapy has become a life saver for many people over the pandemic. Companies like BetterHelp and Talkspace provide those struggling with mental health issues a safe space to talk and sort out their problems. Mental health is such a crucial part of your overall health. It doesn’t have to be embarrassing or taboo anymore. Getting help could jumpstart your life and give it a different meaning. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please find help. It’s not hard to find these days.
8. BRAIN GAMES
It’s always a good idea to keep your mind sharp. The brain is so complex, we are still discovering new things about it every year. One thing’s for sure, using it doesn’t hurt. Training your brain will improve cognitive function, memory and can even prevent things like Alzheimer’s in the future.
While there are apps like Lumosity that help with mental fitness, you can do other things to keep your brain active. Sudoku, crosswords, painting, playing music and other creative activities. Learning a new language is one of the best things you can do for your brain. We have seen an increase in companies that provide a platform of brain games and activities. This will surely continue in the coming years.
9. MAKING EXERCISE FUN
You don’t have to lift things up and put them down in order to burn some calories. Not only are new gyms being opened up every month, we’re also seeing creative entrepreneurs put their own twist on activities. Like F45 gyms that offer a fun, group workout while utilizing wearable technology. If you’ve ever tried indoor rock climbing, you know how intense of a workout that could be. I barely made it out alive. And let’s not forget about goat yoga or dog yoga, or lizard yoga.
Mixing it up when it comes to your physical exercise can help you from getting bored of working out. At times, going to the gym can become boring and stale. Here’s a way to change the rhythm, shock your system and do something different.
10. CORPORATE WELLNESS SOLUTIONS
Last, but certainly not least is corporate wellness solutions. Corporations around the world make billions of dollars on the backs of billions of employees who only earn a fraction of that revenue. While we have come a long way from 14 hours shifts in brutal conditions, we still have a long way to go.
Corporate wellness or workplace wellness programs come in many forms. The main goal is to help employees achieve better health, encourage better lifestyles and engage with staff. Companies are partnering with service providers to offer discounts on health products for staff, mental health support, activity monitoring, free training sessions, healthy food options and more.
The most important input of any company or business is its employees. If employees are happy and taken care of, productivity improves and profit increases. Few companies have realized this and have invested millions to ensure their staff is taken care of. Companies like Grokker, Trueworth Wellness and Exos are among the few that are leading the way in the corporate wellness space.