Wellth raises $20 million to scale up its ‘behavioral economics’ approach to tackle chronic conditions Los Angeles-based Wellth develops app-based digital health programs that use financial incentives and behavioral economics strategies combined with a consumer-grade smartphone experience to improve adherence to patients’ care plans. Read the article on fiercehealthcare > Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Padel Haus Adds $7.5M to Scale its Indoor Court x Club Concept
Padel Haus Adds $7.5M to Scale its Indoor Court x Club Concept Pickleball’s European rival has arrived in America. The latest: Padel Haus, a 16K-square-foot padel club that opened in Brooklyn last summer, raised $7.5M in Series A funding. Billed as NYC’s “first and only” padel club, with new capital secured, the company plans to open three additional clubs across the Northeast in the next…
Digital health funding reaches $3.4B in first quarter filled with mega-deals
< Report: Digital health funding reaches $3.4B in first quarter filled with mega-deals Digital health startups raised $3.4 billion across 132 deals in the first quarter, according to Rock Health’s latest funding report. Though investment in Q1 surpassed the last two quarters – where companies notched $2.7 billion in Q4 and $2.2 billion in Q3 – the authors noted this probably isn’t a return to…
Nancy Griffin launches #ExposeAgeism positive ageing pledge
Nancy Griffin launches #ExposeAgeism positive ageing pledge Experts A dozen companies have already signed up to the #ExposeAgeism pledge The founder of the Glowing Older podcast, Nancy Griffin, has launched #ExposeAgeism, a movement to raise awareness about ageism in the spa, wellness and beauty industries. Read the article on EuropeanSpaMagazine > Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
The Digital Wellness Lab aims to mediate between TikTok and parents
The Digital Wellness Lab aims to mediate between TikTok and parents As some states try to regulate children’s social media use and TikTok emerges as a geopolitical chew toy, a new clearinghouse has emerged for mediating between tech companies and those concerned about their products’ impact on kids: the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Read More from the Global…
Farms Are Becoming a Bumper Crop for Golf Communities
Farms Are Becoming a Bumper Crop for Golf Communities Piqued interest in healthy living, after Covid pushed people to cook more at home, has made space for farming “a logical step” for golf properties. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
London-based Luna Daily lands €3.3 million for its female intimate care brand
London-based Luna Daily lands €3.3 million for its female intimate care brand Femtech startup Luna Daily wants to break the taboo around female intimate care. The London-based team has closed €3.3 million to launch in international markets. Read the article on EU Startups > Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Trend Watch
Issue No. 227: Trend Watch Wrapping up the first quarter, today, we’re exploring what’s trending in health and fitness so far this year. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
The ‘King Kong’ of Weight-Loss Drugs Is Coming
The ‘King Kong’ of Weight-Loss Drugs Is Coming Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro could outpace Ozempic as the most powerful treatment on the market. To develop it, the drug company needed to overhaul long-held but failing practices. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Mindful rehabilitation
Mindful rehabilitation The Maslina Resort’s Pharomatiq Spa in Croatia incorporates nature into its mindful offering. Their experiences incorporate ingredients from local flora and fauna into their treatments to seamlessly connect visitors with the great outdoors. After treatment, the spa also encourages guests to explore the island themselves. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™