Move over longevity bros, women scientists are moving in | The rucking boom | Rave culture as wellness trend | UK’s Numan raises $60M for preventative health platform

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 17th, 2025 Step Aside Longevity Bros. It’s Time for the Longevity Ladies. A growing number of female scientists, entrepreneurs and influencers are edging into a space long dominated by men. Their study of hormones and ovaries could unlock the key to a longer life for everyone. Read the article on the Wall Street Journal…

South Korea’s cosmetic tourism boom | Fibermaxxing: a wellness trend with evidence | Social sports surge: Padel Haus raises $7M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 15th, 2025 Fibremaxxing: could TikTok’s latest wellness trend actually make sense? Beans, pulses, starchy foods and seeds are having a moment on social media. And, for once, the health benefits suggest they deserve it Inside South Korea’s Cosmetic Tourism Boom Korea’s medical tourism sector is thriving – but strict defamation laws, cultural differences and…

Young Chinese embrace mysticism, drive new “spiritual economy” | Women’s sports boom, partner with wellness brands | Epigenica raises $2.1M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 8th, 2025 The spiritual economy: young Chinese turn to fortune tellers as anxiety about the future rises Growing popularity of mysticism can also be connected to increasing sense of cultural confidence as Chinese brands and products go global Wellness Brands Back Women’s Sports Rewriting the playbook, period care brand Sequel became the first official…

A wellness 2.0 playbook | New report: major shift towards wellness & nature for Asian luxury travelers | Can emotional intelligence be a venture-backed category? New $16M fund says yes

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 3rd, 2025 THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN TRAVELER: NEW REPORT REVEALS SHIFT IN ASIA PACIFIC LUXURY TRAVEL TRENDS The Luxury Group by Marriott International launches ‘The Intentional Traveler’ report, unveiling evolving behaviors among high-net-worth travelers across seven… The Wellness 2.0 Playbook The wellness economy is thriving but increasingly out of touch. And yet, there’s never been a…

The medicalization of beauty | Study: longevity supplements aren’t what they claim | Social sauna star Othership raises $11M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 1st, 2025 Wellness startup Othership raises $11.3M to fund U.S. expansion – The Logic The Toronto-based firm, known for its social sauna and ice bath treatments, isusing the funds to open a number of facilities in the U.S., The Logic has learned The ‘Medicalization of Beauty’ Trend Is Capturing Consumer Attention Beauty shoppers want…

Biggest moves in wellness for first half of 2025 | The next wave of super-powered weight-loss drugs | Mealogic raises $16M for food-as-medicine platform

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 26th, 2025 Health and Wellness 2025 Halftime Report The wellness industry has been evolving for years, but momentum in the first half of 2025 is stronger than ever. Experts say these are the 2025 wellness trends you need to know about From cellular health and longevity to AI therapists, the biggest wellness trends for…

Wearables pivot to longevity | Therme Group & CVC Capital create $1B wellness venture | Next thing in luxury travel? A family therapist

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 24th, 2025 CVC, Therme Set Up €1 Billion Venture for Spa Resort Investments Read the article on Bloomberg > Samsung Targets Longevity The tech company announced new features for Galaxy Watch, creating user feedback loops across sleep, fitness, and healthy aging. China’s green economy: Redefining sports, wellness and consumer habits | Jing Daily From…

China’s wellness boom | Trend: surge in luxury farm resorts | Ballers, building social pickleball/padel wellness clubs, raises $20M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 12th, 2025 China’s wellness renaissance: Health becomes the new luxury | Jing Daily From boutique fitness studios to tech-based biometrics, Chinese consumers are investing in health like never before. Ballers Raises $20M for Wellness Racquet Club Ballers combines pickleball and padel competition with off-court amenities like a turf field, contrast therapy, and dining experiences.…

You can now pick an embryo for IVF for longevity and IQ | Mindbody & ClassPass unveil new parent brand, Playlist | Mexican diagnostic ‘video selfie’ startup raises $3M

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 5th, 2025 Longevity Is Now a Factor When Picking an Embryo for IVF DNA analysis predicts likelihood of age-related conditions such as heart disease and cancer Read the article on the Wall Street Journal > Mindbody, ClassPass Unveil ‘Playlist’ as New Parent Brand Mindbody and ClassPass, two popular fitness and wellness platforms, will continue…

Femtech market booms, to hit $75B this year | Europe & Middle East’s travel markets surge; US falls | AI health coaches evolve, grab funding

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 5th, 2025 ‘Femtech’ takes on the women’s health-care marketplace A fast-growing industry offers high-tech solutions for feminine health problems. Its many female founders say they’re tackling the age-old equity gap in health care. Europe’s tourism on the rise while US takes a breather Europe is set to see an 11% increase in international tourist…