Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | September 4th, 2025

Run Clubs Are Surging, Especially Internationally, New Data Shows

Run clubs are growing quickly as the social side of fitness continues to drive engagement, according to Strava’s latest data.

MINDFLATION – Backslash

Therapy talk has exploded-but not necessarily for the better. In this essay, Backslash unpacks the consequences of pop psychology and offers suggestions for how to restore credibility to the mental health movement.

Researchers Discover Another Place Where People Live Freakishly Long

Blue Zone lifestyles are linked to longer-than-average lifespans in places like Italy and Japan, but newly described longevity hotspots in Finland are presenting a different story.

Meeting beauty’s need for longevity

In an age where consumers are pushing beauty boundaries to live longer – and look younger while doing so – how can brands keep up with the pursuit for perfection?

Is Bed Shopping Turning into a Consumer’s Nightmare?

Even sleep experts are exhausted by the hype.
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Flex Raises $15M to Unlock $150B in Untapped Pre-Tax Spending for Leading Health & Wellness Retailers

Flex’s latest funding round fuels enterprise partnerships with Dermstore, iFit, and Therabody-bringing HSA/FSA payments to millions of consumers….

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