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Global Wellness News™ | March 18th, 2025

Ozempic’s New Frontier: The War on Aging

An Research suggests benefits beyond what popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs were first approved to treat
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Will China’s “Year of Weight Management” fuel fitness boom? | Jing Daily

Country’s ‘Year of Weight Management’ initiative is set to reshape fitness, AI health tech, and sportswear. Learn how brands can capitalize on China’s wellness shift.

Aufguss goes stateside: NYC to host first-ever national US competition in June

The US’ inaugural national aufguss sauna competition will be held in June this year in NYC
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‘The White Lotus Effect’ on Asia’s Luxury Hotel Industry | Branding in Asia

Global media intelligence firm CARMA has released an analysis highlighting the significant influence of HBO’s “The White Lotus” on online discussions about luxury hotels in Asia, particularly the Four Seasons Koh Samui, where the show’s third season was filmed.

Vitamins Brand Ritual Reaches $250 Million Milestone

Ritual vitamins and supplements covers prenatal, gut health, sleep, stress, skin and protein powder. The brand sells across Whole Foods, Amazon, Target and e-commerce.

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