World Happiness: Finland ranks #1 again; US takes a dive | London’s wellness real estate boom | Aman seeks $2 billion for global expansion

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 25th, 2025 Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position A new global report says that people in Finland are the happiest in the world. The northern European country is leading the world in happiness for the eighth year in a row. London’s Newest Developments…

Fast Company’s most innovative wellness companies for 2025 | Prebiotic soda wars: Pepsi acquires poppi for$1.95B | The rise of stem cell clinics

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 20th, 2025 The most innovative companies in wellness and personal care for 2025 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in wellness and personal care for 2025 include Life Time Fitness, Homecourt, Frida, Alice Mushrooms, and more. PepsiCo Acquires poppi for $1.95B Marketed for gut health, the better-for-you soft drink maker had a massive year, surpassing…

Ozempic: the new longevity drug? | Sauna aufguss makes waves in US | White Lotus fuels luxury hospitality in Asia | Ritual hits $250M in sales

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 18th, 2025 Ozempic’s New Frontier: The War on Aging An Research suggests benefits beyond what popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs were first approved to treat Read the article on WSJ > Will China’s “Year of Weight Management” fuel fitness boom? | Jing Daily Country’s ‘Year of Weight Management’ initiative is set to reshape fitness,…

The thermal bathing explosion | Reading retreats rise | US spa industry hits record $22.5B | Wearable data hitting dead end, startups attacking problems

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 13th, 2025 Why the ancient art of thermal bathing is on the rise In this Wallpaper* wellness report, Emma O’Kelly investigates the rise of thermal bathing, an ancient art taking the world by storm in 2025 and beyond Health Data Platforms Unlock Interoperability Despite improved accuracy, wearable data rarely reaches frontline medicine. Health data…

Dentist offices become wellness clubs | Can Finnish saunas improve society? | CGMs overestimate blood sugar levels | Pickleball Inc. raises $5.3M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 11th, 2025 My Bi-Annual Teeth Cleaning Now Comes With a Longevity Panels and Sauna Session Teeth cleanings now include smoothies, sauna sessions, and longevity consultations, Samantha Holender reports. Can a Finnish Sauna Improve Society? Contemporary sweat baths reflect the country’s architectural past – and propose a future in which simple, sustainable buildings can still…

Aescape raises $83M for massage robot | Menopause is having a moment | Is hormone replacement therapy telemedicine the next GLP-1?

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 6th, 2025 Aescape Raises $83M for Massage Robot With total funding now $128M, Aescape’s fully automated, AI-driven massage table delivers targeted bodywork, adapting to user preference. Menopause Is Having a Moment Rebecca Mead reviews “Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause,” by Naomi Watts; “Menopause Is Hot: Everything You Need…

Peter Attia’s longevity startup emerges from stealth | Trend: circadian eating | With RFK Jr. leading US health, supplement makers want to cash in | BodyHoliday announces $166M retreat in Portugal

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 4th, 2025 Startup co-founded by longevity guru Peter Attia emerges from stealth Biograph, a company co-founded by longevity guru Peter Attia and a prominent Silicon Valley VC, has emerged from stealth. ‘We’ve moved past aesthetics’: why middle-aged women are outnumbering the gym bunnies Fitness classes, once the preserve of the young and lithe, are…

Is the women’s health goldrush sales over science? | Therme developing 10 US wellness resorts | Momentum for social wellness clubs | Just Salad reaches $1B valuation

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | February 27th, 2025 The Women’s Health Goldrush: Sales Over Science? At Femtech Insider, we’re seeing a flood of pitches following an almost identical playbook recently: Take one influencer with a massive following, add a personal health journey, sprinkle in some testimonials, and voilà – you have a women’s health company. Read the article on Femtech…

Creators are pushing back against false wellness claims online | Technogym’s new vision: Healthness | CELSIUS acquires Alani Nutrition for $1.8

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | February 25th, 2025 Bad wellness advice is all over social media. These creators are pushing back A growing group of content creators are trying to counteract misleading and false wellness claims online from influencers hawking supplements and unproven remedies. CELSIUS Acquires Alani Nu for $1.8B The drink maker’s stock jumped 30% on the announcement, reigniting…

Global wellness spending up 16% YOY | CA bill seeks age min. on anti-aging skincare purchases | Level Zero raises $6.9M for continuous hormone monitoring

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | February 20th, 2025 Consumers Prioritize Health Spending A VML report found global net wellness spending is up, but increased wellness spending hasn’t delivered better health outcomes. California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older. Level Zero…