Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 10th, 2026 The Body Image Battle Is Real in 2026, But the Bodies May Not Be Social media’s thin ideal may not even be real. System Raises $20M for Vertically Integrated Peptide Platform As peptides become the new supplements, users are searching for a trusted supply chain. Oura (Went) Public, But These Smart…
The dark side of mindfulness | What’s rising? neuroarchitecture and craft retreats | $700M acquisition of Hyrox is close
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 9th, 2026 L Catterton Nears Acquisition of Fitness Brand Hyrox Private equity firm L Catterton is close to buying a controlling stake in Hyrox in a deal that may value the fitness competition brand at nearly $700 million, sources told Bloomberg. The Dark Side of Mindfulness A prominent psychologist and meditation teacher set out…
The hot new wearables want to be ignored | Inside the perimenopause industrial complex | David Protein parent raises $250M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 1st, 2026 Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored Burnt out on wrist buzzes and notification overload? A new crop of minimalist wearables promises to collect your health data without demanding your attention. Medici Brands Raises $250M to Expand David and Launch New CPG Brands Reformulating the classics to make nutrition “easier…
Trend: Haute hydration | GLP-1 users spend more on fitness | Sword Health plans to acquire Headspace for @ 200-300M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | September 1st, 2026 Sword Health In Talks to Buy Headspace New dimensions. Haute hydration | VML Once the ultimate basic necessity, everyday water is being rebranded into a coveted cultural signifier of wellness, taste and luxury. GLP-1 Users Spend Nearly 4X More on Fitness, New Study Finds There’s new data to support the idea that…
Oura seeks $3B in Sept. IPO for $16B valuation | Trend roundup: ‘high-friction travel,” next-gen water treatments, family-focused wellness clubs & lymphatic workouts
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 27th, 2026 Oura’s $16 Billion IPO Could Put a New Price on Wearable Tech Oura Health is reportedly seeking a $16 billion valuation in a U.S. IPO, a pricing test that could reshape how Wall Street values wearable divisions at Apple and Alphabet. Unapproved obesity drug spawns a black market frenzy Demand for GLP-1s…
12 longevity leaders for 2026 | The $158B pet wellness opportunity | Gen Z & millennials drive men’s wellness boom
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 25th, 2026 TIME’s Longevity Leaders From cell resetters to longevity doctors, these 12 trailblazers are marking the way to a longer, healthier life There’s a $158 Billion Opportunity in the Wellness Industry, but It Isn’t for Humans A pack of fast-growing companies is pampering pets with specialty foods and health services. New Health Insurance…
The US is ‘Needle Nation’ | Stargazing: skyrocketing wellness travel trend | Happy Health raises $75M for sleep diagnostic smart ring
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 20th, 2026 Is Traveling for Stargazing the Next Big Wellness Craze? These Hotels Are Betting on It A growing body of research confirms the link between stargazing and wellness, and this slate of new properties are offering the chance to reset. Daniel Ek’s body-scanning startup Neko Health opens first US office, in New York…
$44B wearables industry races to connect to healthcare | Datamaxxers feeding every health move into AI to build personal coaches | Immersive art redefining wellness
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 18th, 2026 Immersive Art Challenges Optimization Culture Wise enough to know optimization doesn’t equal happiness, contemplative consumers are craving depth. Therme Group, Marriott Team Up on Next-Gen Wellness Travel The companies will explore wellness-focused hotel concepts, Marriott Bonvoy packages and potential global development opportunities. Curated Global Wellness News is posted every Tuesday and Thursday…
The toll of ‘longevity-fixation syndrome’ | Wellness is winning Gen Z’s weekend dollars | XPRIZE Healthspan names 20 finalists | Viome acquires Circulate Health
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 13th, 2026 The Dark Side of the Longevity Obsession Longevity-fixation syndrome isn’t an official diagnosis, but here’s how methods to live longer are impacting today’s wellness-obsessed enthusiasts. Viome Acquires Circulate Health, Adding Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Clean slate. Wellness Wins Gen Z Weekend Dollars – The Food Institute Gen Z is spending less at bars…
Wellness shapes everyday decisions | Rewilding tourism rises | Hinge Health moves into GI care with $105M acquisition
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 11th, 2026 Consumers Integrate Wellness Into Everyday Routines A PwC report found consumers are reframing daily routines around well-being, turning ordinary occasions into opportunities for optimization. Rewilding tourism | VML The dernier cri in tourism? Having a positive effect on the environment. Why Nervous System Regulation Has Become Wellness’s Latest Obsession Why is everyone…