From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

Dr. K has built a following as a mental health guru on the popular video-sharing platform Twitch, conducting interviews with high-profile gamers about their personal experiences and self-care within the digital landscape. What does popularity say about health and wellness in online communities?

With Older Adults in India experiencing high rates of loneliness post-pandemic, they’re looking for ways to connect with others. The Evergreen Club has created a virtual community to help them combat loneliness and social isolation, challenging perceptions of old age as an end to new beginnings.

In the US, Gen Zers are the loneliest generation. While always-on digital communities are frequently blamed, pandemic lockdowns and turbulent world events have also taken their toll. What can brands do to help people foster deeper connections and more enriching relationships?

How might social connections curb mental care crises? Could past health solutions shape the future? How can exercise be integrated into everyday life? In this part of the 2022 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how health and fitness routines will evolve in the wake of COVID-19.