Trend: skillcations | Australia’s historic ban on social media for under-16s | Paris’ Innerskin raises $15M to grow aesthetic centers

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | December 9th, 2025 Is This the End of Kids on Social Media? Australia is about to ban young teens from most platforms. The rest of the world is watching. In 2026, Hotels Are Helping Us Learn New Skills The “skillcation” is trending as more travelers express a desire to learn something new while they travel,…

This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress

This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress | TechCrunch Forenza collaborated with data scientists and biomedical engineers to develop Awear, a small device worn behind the ear for continuous brainwave monitoring. The device transmits results to an app, which provides information about the wearer’s mood and offers AI-powered coaching advice for managing stress and improving emotional resilience. Read More from…

Gen Z fueling social workout & strength training boom | Bryan Johnson’s livestreamed shroom trip for longevity | Bonside raises $100M to scale hundreds of fitness/wellness locations

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | December 4th, 2025 Gen Z Drives Strength, Social Workouts Analyzing data from 180M users, Strava’s 2025 Year in Sport reveals a category reshaped by Gen Z, hybrid athletes, and everyday movement. Ozempic is changing how we spend money and time, plus what we eat As people’s bodies change because of GLP-1s, so does their spending…

Perelel: $27 Million Closed To Advance Expansion Into Comprehensive Women’s Health

Perelel: $27 Million Closed To Advance Expansion Into Comprehensive Women’s Health Perelel has raised $27 million in growth capital from Prelude Growth Partners, marking a pivotal step in the company’s evolution from a prenatal-focused startup to a full-spectrum women’s health brand. The funding includes participation from existing backers Unilever Ventures, Willow Growth Partners, and Selva Ventures, and will support the company’s continued expansion across the…