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The Rise of the Menopause Vacation Massage appointments, Pilates classes and lectures about hormones: It’s all in a day on a menopause vacation. Resorts, destination spas and wellness practitioners are offering new retreats and services to help women in midlife navigate menopause and cope with its symptoms, which include hot flashes, insomnia and mood issues. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

Trying to Sell Your Old Peloton Bike? So Is Peloton. As its business slumps, Peloton is trying something new: selling its bikes to “value-minded” customers. It faces stiff competition. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. When Steve Edwards Jr. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

Well To Do | Rina Raphael | Substack Why are women more likely to be concerned about organic produce than men? Why do women meditate more than men? And why are they the ones nervous about parabens? (I’ve never heard a man say he’s terrified of his “chemical” body wash.) Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

Dutch digital fitness content platform Funxtion bulks up with €5.8 million Amsterdam-based digital fitness content platform Funxtion has raised €5.8 million in Series A funding. The new cash will allow the company to further boost the development of its platform and fuel international expansion, especially in the U.S. The platform is currently being used by fitness operators in 27 countries. Read More from the Global…

3 Stats Show Young People Are Doing Wellness Their Own Way – YPulse Wellness goes beyond physical and even mental health for the younger gens… Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

New Research on Wellness Policy to be Revealed at the 2022 Summit On the Agenda at the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is a presentation on the groundbreaking new research on Wellness Policy from the non-profit Global Wellness Institute (GWI). Despite the size and the growth of the global wellness economy, it is clear that the private sector alone cannot bring wellness to all. On…

Seattle mental health startup Alongside raises $5.5M, aims to test app with schools A new startup is emerging in Seattle with plans to partner with schools to support adolescent mental health. Alongside is developing an app that interacts with students through a chatbot and guides them to resources like videos of other students experiencing similar issues. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

The new doctor’s office Acknowledging the growing inaccessibility of healthcare, social impact start-up Fabric Health is bringing services to the most unlikely places. In Philadelphia they are offering mammograms, skin cancer screenings and blood tests at laundromats. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

Amsterdam’s stress predicting NOWATCH clocks $8.7 million Amsterdam-based wearable healthtech startup NOWATCH has raised $8.7 million in funding. The company’s flagship product, a watch with no face, is able to predict stress triggers and alert wearers up to an hour in advance. The new capital serves to turn the dials on R&D efforts, expanding the company’s customer base, and augmenting the team size. Read More…

Peloton’s Quarterly Loss Tops $1.2 Billion as Bike, Treadmill Sales Plunge Peloton Interactive posted a $1.2 billion loss in the most recent quarter and, in a race to save itself, is eschewing some fundamental aspects of its decade-old business model. The once-hot maker of connected fitness equipment said Thursday that its quarterly revenue fell nearly 30% and warned it would spend more cash than it…