Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 1st, 2024 China wants humans to live healthier, longer by sequencing 1% of world’s population The proposed Human Genome Project II could set in motion a ‘paradigm shift’ toward more precise public health, and a global research alliance. Longevity Startups Are Getting Funding, But Not As Fast As We’re Aging A good-sized cohort of…
How did sodas & tonics became ‘medicine’? | Pie, a startup that helps people make friends, raises $11.5M | Connected fitness startup EGYM lands $200M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 26th, 2024 Exclusive: Connected fitness startup EGYM is ramping up with $200m at a $1.2B+ valuation Getting healthy is big business these days. Now a startup that’s come up with a unique approach leveraging tech to help people with their exercise regimes Why Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn’s New Startup Mission is About Facilitating Friendships…
Wellness hits the fashion runways | Pilates is booming | Menopause startup Midi Health raises $63M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 24th, 2024 The runway has entered its wellness era Whether it was the acupuncture inspiring spring-summer 2025 collections or the cryotherapy machines sculpting complexions backstage, wellness is officially on the fashion agenda this season Read the article on Elle > Wellness Resorts Are So Popular With Boomers, Some Are Moving In for Good Resorts…
Are Goop’s best days behind it? | McKinsey: What’s driving luxury travelers in 2024 | French holistic post-cancer care startup Jinko raises $2.2M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 19th, 2024 Is Goop going down the drain? Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle empire propelled wellness into the mainstream. So why has it vanished from the cultural conversation? What’s Driving Luxury Travelers In 2024, According To McKinsey Luxury travel is a $240 billion market, but luxury travelers may be a little different from what you think,…
Sam Nazarian & Tony Robbins launch brand of longevity clubs | Bayer launches ‘healthy aging ecosystem’ | Pure Gym makes $105M bid for Blink Fitness
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 17th, 2024 Sam Nazarian and Tony Robbins Are Launching Longevity Clubs and Hotels The Estate is the latest entrant in the $5.6 trillion-per-year global wellness industry and will include hotels, residences and longevity centers with $35,000-a-year memberships. Bayer Launches New Healthy-Aging Ecosystem Bayer has announced the launch of its new healthy-aging ecosystem, Age Factor,…
Early puberty linked to chemical in personal care products | YouTube limits teen exposure to fitness & weight videos | Viome raises $25M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 12th, 2024 Early puberty may be linked to a common chemical used in personal care products New research suggests a compound found in a wide variety of products may send a signal to an area of the brain that triggers the start of puberty. YouTube to limit teens’ exposure to videos about fitness and…
The Guardian’s top 2024 wellness trends | Goop slashing 18% of workforce | Karmic salons | Hospital-at-home startup Doccla raises $46M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 5th, 2024 The biggest wellness trends of 2024 (so far) Do you need to take magnesium? Are you boysober? What’s underconsumption core? We’re here to help The Quest for Perfect Sleep Goes Viral Online and off, so-called sleepmaxxers are going to extreme lengths in pursuit of better sleep. Is that a problem? Gwyneth Paltrow’s…
Young girls, mad for anti-aging skincare, getting harmed | How wellness is impacting hotel revenues | Human Longevity Inc. raises $40M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 5th, 2024 Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media. The harm is more than skin deep Young girls are buying up anti-aging products they see promoted on social media, with harmful effects for their skin – and their mental health. Girls as young as 8 are turning up at dermatologists’…
Mental wellness approaches spawn | British beauty industry grows to $36B | Istanbul’s hammam renaissance | Trend: functional chocolate brands
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 27th, 2024 Mental Health Goes Mainstream in the Age of Wellness From wellness spas, stress-relief music, neurofeedback wearables and more, non-invasive mental health treatments offer new options British beauty industry grew 11 per cent in 2023, contributing £27.2bn to GDP despite economic pressures A new report from the British Beauty Council cites an 11…
Affluent Chinese women travelers shift to wellness | Wellness brands partner up | High-protein nutrition startup David raises $10M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 22nd, 2024 Luxury travel redefined: affluent Chinese women choose wellness – Travel And Tour World hese women are shifting their focus from material luxury to experiences that emphasize wellness, cultural immersion, and personal growth. David Raises $10 Million in Seed Funding to Bring Science-Based Nutrition Products to Market PRNewswire/ — David, a platform that…