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Global Wellness News™ | October 6th, 2026

The senior living model is shifting to wellness-based communities with care

Wellness no longer is an amenity or supporting program in senior living, but rather is the foundation on which such communities define their identities, differentiate themselves in the marketplace and position themselves for the future, according to a new report from the International Council on Active Aging.

Hilton research points to a stronger role for wellness in hotel selection | spabusiness.com news

Thermal bathing, hydrotherapy and nature-based wellness are emerging as important considerations for hotel guests, according to Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report, The Great Rebalance.

Dubai Longevity Moves Into the Floor Plan

Dubai’s Longevity Authority targets AED 35 billion in growth. See how architects, materials, passive design now shape longevity residences.

Feeling wired? The truth about ‘nervous system resets’

The internet is full of warnings about our ‘dysregulated’ nervous systems. But, experts say, you don’t need to reset yours – you might just need to make it more flexible. Here’s how (and no, you don’t need an acupressure mat)

Sports beauty | VML

As athletes become beauty icons, brands are developing products designed to move with them.

NRG Gyms Secures $25M to Fuel UK Expansion

NRG Gyms has secured a £18.7 million ($24.8 million) funding package from HSBC UK as the gym operator looks to accelerate its expansion.

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