Turkey-based Ulive pumps up digital fitness platform Globally, people have started to look for new ways to feel healthier, happier and less stressed. As gyms faced a massive shutdown during the Covid downturn, fitness apps became the go-to place to keep fit while being at home. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Task Human Lands $200 Million to Expand Its Virtual Coaching Platform (They’re growing their personal development and health and wellness offerings)
TaskHuman lands $20M to expand its virtual coaching platform TaskHuman, a professional development platform focused on coaching, today announced that it raised $20 million in Series B funding led by Madrona with participation from Impact Venture Capital, RingCentral Ventures, Sure Ventures, USVP, Gaingels, PeopleTech Angels, Propel(x) and Zoom Ventures. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Six Senses New York Not Happening (For Now)–Accor Looks to Take Over Project with Faena Hotel Planned
Accor wins big as IHG loses Six Senses New York project – The Points Guy Accor – a lesser-known ( to Americans, anyway) but still enormous hotel conglomerate based in Paris – is the apparent winner. A long-awaited Six Senses that was supposed to open in New York City appears to be a casualty of new ownership taking over the stalled XI mixed-use development in…
Germany’s Move to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Expected to Create European ‘Domino Effect
Germany’s move to legalise cannabis expected to create ‘domino effect’ Germany is mulling over the consequences of soon becoming the world’s largest potential market for legally sold cannabis, as the country’s left-liberal government presses ahead with plans to allow the controlled distribution of the drug among adults. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
The Future Laboratory’s Beauty & Wellness Trends 2022 (From “accredited beauty” (a new demand for evidence) to digital fragrances and “desert skincare”)
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TikTok Is Flooded with Health Myths–These Medical Experts Are Fighting the Bogus Science, One “Stitch” at a Time (And they’re taking on the spawning wellness and beauty misinformation)
TikTok Is Flooded With Health Myths. These Creators Are Pushing Back. Meet the medical experts fighting bogus science, one “stitch” at a time. “I’m willing to bet you know at least one girl that’s using steroids every single day,” starts a young man in a TikTok video. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Functional fitness leader, F45 Training, launches corporate partnership program
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The microorganisms in the beauty aisle (Increasingly, prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics are popping up in skin-care products. Can they help more than just our gut health?)
The Microorganisms in the Beauty Aisle Increasingly, prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics are popping up in skin-care products. Can they help more than just our gut health? The last few years have engendered a panicked crash course in viruses and how they function, and thus an inescapable awareness of the tiny particles living on our hands and faces. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
How to design homes for life well beyond 100 (The senior housing industry is starting to build for a much older future. The focus: design to live long; wellness, not golf; and a big focus on community)
How to design homes for life well beyond 100 The senior housing industry is starting to plan-and build-for a much older future. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Inclusive AI beauty advisors (AI-powered recommendations are paving the way for a more inclusive beauty industry by offering personalization for all)
Inclusive AI beauty advisors Elsewhere, AI is highlighting that one size does not fit all, while empowering people to love and care for their hair. Launched in March 2022, the AI Haircare Advisor by Revieve uses patented mobile selfie diagnostics technology to provide insights about hair type, curl pattern, volume, thickness, and color. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™