Soho House taken private in $2.7B deal | Eight Sleep raises $100M for AI sleep-tech | Wellness trends: surf park wellness clubs, wellness raves, and “hair longevity”

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 21st, 2025 Soho House to Be Taken Private in $2.7 Billion Deal Ashton Kutcher will join the board of the company, an operator of private clubs, which has faced criticism from investors over its business model. Read the article on the New York Times > Eight Sleep raises $100M to expand its AI-powered sleep…

“The rest revolution” | Study: smartwatches offer little insight into stress | Adults hit sleep-away camps to make friends | Japan’s Super Longevity raises $3.8M to fight senior loneliness

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 19th, 2025 ‘I’m decentering work’: Why we’re in the middle of a ‘rest revolution’ Downtime and time-wasting have all become more aspirational than luxury goods, explains Alexandra Jones. In a world that rewards overwork, she says, rest is now a radical choice Read the article on the The Independent UK > Smartwatches offer little…

30 wellness microtrends | Longevity clinic Fountain Life raises $18M | OneSkin lands $20M for “skin longevity” | Wellness & fitness companies Q2 earnings roundup

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 14th, 2025 Tony Robbins’ and Peter Diamandis’ longevity company Fountain Life raises $18M | TechCrunch The first principal of longevity is, “Don’t die of anything stupid,” CEO Dr. William Kapp says. New funding will support mulit-state expansion. OneSkin lands $20 million investment to cement its position in longevity beauty The biotech skin care brand…

Peloton’s latest pivot: healthspan | In age of #notox, cosmetic acupuncture rises | UK’s Unmind raises $35M to transform workplace mental health

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 12th, 2025 Peloton pivots to wellness alongside another layoff In its Q4 2025 earnings, Peloton announced a “return-to-growth” strategy that involves expanding wellness offerings, price adjustments, and layoffs. That’s a Lot of Needles in Your Face In the age of #notox, can cosmetic acupuncture be the new Botox? Read the article on the New…

Gates Foundation gives $2.5B to women’s health | Longevity’s new archetype: the doctor x founder | the “Million Dollar Smoothie”

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 7th, 2025 Gates Foundation pledges $2.5 billion to women’s health initiatives Breaking: The Gates Foundation said it would commit $2.5 billion through 2030 to support women’s health initiatives, its largest funding commitment ever to the issue. Consumers, Brands Seek Scientific Co-Signs Armed with content, credentials, and community, celeb doctors and biohackers are forgoing endorsements…

2025 wellness trends: from “let them” to fibermaxxing | World’s richest woman opens prevention-focused med school | That creatine gummy isn’t what it claims | Kombucha brand Health-Ade sells for $500M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | Augst 5th, 2025 Let them, creatine and fibermaxxing: the biggest wellness trends of 2025 (so far) Here’s what you need to know about the supplements, procedures and hacks everyone’s discussing The World’s Richest Woman Has Opened a Medical School The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is taking a new, whole-health approach to medical education.…

The dangerously blurry line between med-tech and wellness | Why VC-backed longevity startups are struggling | Trend: peptide stacking | Numan raises $60M, will target women’s health/menopause

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 31st, 2025 The dangerously blurry line between wellness and medical tech Whoop is saying its latest blood pressure insights feature is wellness tech. The FDA disagrees, saying it has clear medical and diagnostic implications. Why VC-Backed Longevity Startups Are Dying In A $5 Trillion Wellness Market Why VC-backed longevity startups like Forward and Modern…

Men swapping boozy vacations for social fitness trips | Downsized dining in the GLP-1 era | Bulgaria’s Blue Longevity Clinic raises $2.3M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 29th, 2025 These 5 Men Swapped Boozy Holidays for Fitness Trips – and Say They’ll Never Go Back ‘I now do a Hyrox abroad every year… It’s been a shift’ Read the article on Men’s Health > Simone Gibertoni on longevity’s new frontier Clinique La Prairie’s CEO talks epigenetic technology, transcendental meditation and why…

Travel trend: regenerative farm stays | Religion gets a redesign for Gen Z | Research questions collagen hype | Aussie preventative clinic Everlab raises $10M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 24th, 2025 Why Regenerative Farming Is the Latest Wellness Travel Trend Regenerative farm hospitality, a modern evolution of agritourism where beauty, design, and land stewardship merge, suddenly feels more relevant than ever. How Wearable Technology Is Shaping the Wellness Industry The world of wellness wearables is gaining traction with the advent of tech devices…

Trend: immersive digital treatments at spas | Everyone’s talking about ‘skin longevity’ | Medspa booker Boulevard raises $80M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 17th, 2025 The Latest Spa Trend? ‘Immersive Digital Treatments’ Designed for Anyone With Frayed Nerves The next wave in wellness features light shows, sound waves, virtual reality displays and other digital effects designed to soothe Americans struggling with short attention spans. Read the article on the Wall Street Journal > Why Is Everyone Talking…