Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | March 21st, 2024

Smart ring maker Ultrahuman has its eye on Oura’s crown | TechCrunch

India’s Ultrahuman is prepping for a growth year. Today it’s announcing the close of $35 million in Series B* funding, a mix of equity ($25 million) and India’s Ultrahuman is prepping for a growth tear. Today it’s announcing the close of $35 million in Series B* funding, a mix of equity ($25M) and debt.

These are the world’s happiest countries in 2024 | CNN

The World Happiness Report is out, and once again the Nordic countries are humming along with the highest scores. Finland ranks first.

This year’s 10 most innovative companies in wellness and personal care

Why Hyrox, Julie, Wellow, and Oxa are among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in wellness and personal care for 2024.
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Opinion | Oprah, Ozempic and Us

Her special is a harbinger of how the weight-loss industry is rebranding: Obesity is a disease, and – for the first time – it’s not your fault.

Wello Works – a work and wellness concept, launches first location in Sydney | spabusiness.com news

Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has launched its first site in Sydney.

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