Consumers willing to pay premium for preventative health | China’s elites want culture-rich travel, not Rolexes | BIOHM raises $4.5M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | April 10th, 2025 Preventative Health Spending Rises As topics like longevity go mainstream, consumers are taking health into their own hands, unlocking opportunities for healthspan-optimizing services. US Health Club and Studio Memberships Increase to Record 77 Million Despite the increased memberships, three in four Americans still fall short of recommended physical activity levels, according to…

The $250K longevity clinic | A startup that cleans your blood of microplastics? | Liteboxer raises $20M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | April 8th, 2025 Want Better Health and Status? For $250,000, Longevity Clinics Promise Both The health-conscious elite are flocking to high-end clinics in the hopes of getting ahead of the aging process Read the article on the Wall Street Journal > This Startup Says It Can Clean Your Blood of Microplastics The elective medical industry…

Report: Gen Z & millennials the big wellness spenders | Rise of the wellness wedding | UAE’s Valeo Health raises $12M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | April 4th, 2025 Bank of America Analysts: Wellness Industry Expected to Boom | Entrepreneur Bank of America analysts wrote in a note on Tuesday that the “generational shift” in spending towards “healthy habits is driving growth in wellness-related stocks.” Some Couples Prioritize Wellness as a Key Part of Their Weddings Couples who view health and…

Trend: ‘wellness rooms’ in homes | Overtourism hurts Japanese hot springs | Technogym revenues top $970B

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | April 1st, 2025 ‘Wellness rooms’ are claiming space in many homes Dining rooms, bedrooms and other parts of the home are often converted for other uses, and one that’s trending is the wellness room. Willow Acquires Elvie: Femtech Leaders Join Forces to Transform Maternal Health In a significant development for the maternal health technology sector,…

China’s superfood boom | Longevity scientists clash | Therme’s plans for Dallas | $2.4B Wellhub acquires Urban Sports Club

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 28th, 2025 China’s superfood craze: What brands need to know | Jing Daily Country’s next wellness wave fuses ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine wisdom with modern superfood convenience – creating new opportunities for beauty, beverage, and supplement brands. Wellhub Acquires Urban Sports Club Valued at $2.4B and doubling revenue YoY, Wellhub gains a foothold in…

World Happiness: Finland ranks #1 again; US takes a dive | London’s wellness real estate boom | Aman seeks $2 billion for global expansion

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 25th, 2025 Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position A new global report says that people in Finland are the happiest in the world. The northern European country is leading the world in happiness for the eighth year in a row. London’s Newest Developments…

Fast Company’s most innovative wellness companies for 2025 | Prebiotic soda wars: Pepsi acquires poppi for$1.95B | The rise of stem cell clinics

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 20th, 2025 The most innovative companies in wellness and personal care for 2025 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in wellness and personal care for 2025 include Life Time Fitness, Homecourt, Frida, Alice Mushrooms, and more. PepsiCo Acquires poppi for $1.95B Marketed for gut health, the better-for-you soft drink maker had a massive year, surpassing…

Ozempic: the new longevity drug? | Sauna aufguss makes waves in US | White Lotus fuels luxury hospitality in Asia | Ritual hits $250M in sales

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy 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 Read the article on WSJ > Will China’s “Year of Weight Management” fuel fitness boom? | Jing Daily Country’s ‘Year of Weight Management’ initiative is set to reshape fitness,…

The thermal bathing explosion | Reading retreats rise | US spa industry hits record $22.5B | Wearable data hitting dead end, startups attacking problems

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 13th, 2025 Why the ancient art of thermal bathing is on the rise In this Wallpaper* wellness report, Emma O’Kelly investigates the rise of thermal bathing, an ancient art taking the world by storm in 2025 and beyond Health Data Platforms Unlock Interoperability Despite improved accuracy, wearable data rarely reaches frontline medicine. Health data…

Dentist offices become wellness clubs | Can Finnish saunas improve society? | CGMs overestimate blood sugar levels | Pickleball Inc. raises $5.3M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 11th, 2025 My Bi-Annual Teeth Cleaning Now Comes With a Longevity Panels and Sauna Session Teeth cleanings now include smoothies, sauna sessions, and longevity consultations, Samantha Holender reports. Can a Finnish Sauna Improve Society? Contemporary sweat baths reflect the country’s architectural past – and propose a future in which simple, sustainable buildings can still…