Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | November 12th, 2024 Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ ban on social media for children under 16 The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures that could become law late next year. 6 wellness tourism…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | November 7th, 2024 The Global Wellness Industry Is Now Worth $6.3 Trillion A new report describes the wellness-industrial complex as larger than the pharmaceutical industry. What is wellness – and why is it booming? Explained in Five Minutes The Global Wellness Summit arrives in St Andrews this week, attracting hundreds of experts and enthusiasts from…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 29th, 2024 New Wearable Devices Target the Brain to Bring Better Sleep They promise to speed up the onset of slumber, improve its quality and even transition travelers to a different time zone before they land at their destination Read the article on WSJ > Do People in ‘Blue Zones’ Actually Live Longer? The…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 24th, 2024 SuppCo Takes On Supplement Transparency Pulling the curtain on quality. Women’s health campaigner Mariella Frostrup appointed as Government Menopause Employment Ambassador Ambassador to work with employers to help women experiencing menopause symptoms to stay in work and progress in their careers. Whole Foods predicts the major food and beverage trends of 2025…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 22nd, 2024 Ozempic shows promise for alcohol and drug addiction, study finds The weight-loss drugs are linked with reduced rates of excess drinking and opioid overdoses, suggesting they may tamp down substance use cravings too. U.S. Fitness Facility Membership Hits Record 72.9 Million Gyms hit a historic membership milestone in 2023, reflecting a growing…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 17th, 2024 Gyms beat pubs for a Gen Z night out A survey reveals that young people increasingly see getting exercise as a way to socialise and are cutting back on alcohol #ActionForWomensHealth: Melinda French Gates Launches $250M Fund for Women’s Health Melinda French Gates has announced a $250 million global open call, “Action…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 10th, 2024 Women-focused health startup Maven valued at $1.7 bln in funding round Women-focused healthcare firm Maven Clinic was valued at $1.7 billion after it raised $125 million in its latest funding round led by private markets investment firm StepStone Group , it said on Tuesday. Nonalcoholic Brands Capitalize on Wellness Culture Industry giants…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 8th, 2024 Safer Psychedelic Drugs May Be Coming Companies are working to make psychedelic drugs safer, better, and easier to administer, in hopes of winning regulatory approval. ‘Coolcations’ had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. And there’s a term for the trend:…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 3rd, 2024 Ozempic is transforming your gym Weight-loss drugs and a new focus on wellness are pushing many exercise machines towards obsolescence. Remedy Place, Kohler Debut Elevated Cold Plunge High-tech self-care is hitting homes. Virtuoso® and Globetrender reveal Luxury Travel Trends to watch in 2025 Virtuoso®, the leading global network specialising in luxury and…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 1st, 2024 China wants humans to live healthier, longer by sequencing 1% of world’s population The proposed Human Genome Project II could set in motion a ‘paradigm shift’ toward more precise public health, and a global research alliance. Longevity Startups Are Getting Funding, But Not As Fast As We’re Aging A good-sized cohort of…
