Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | April 21st, 2026

Longevity market to hit $67b by 2035 due to rising aging concerns

Preventive health, AI-driven science and shifting consumer behavior are reshaping how the world approaches aging and extending healthspan.

How South Korea has become the new face of beauty tourism

For a growing number of beauty devotees, buying Korean products online is no longer enough. Instead, they’re boarding planes to South Korea, determined to experience the world’s most influential beauty culture at its source.

The Future of Aging Is Changing Fast. What If Your Neighborhood Isn’t Keeping Up?

Innovative urban planners are transforming the spaces older people will thrive in. Their approaches could reshape what aging well looks like for all of us.

What is ‘Ozempic personality,’ and why does it make life feel ‘meh’?

Doctors and patients across social media are reporting a kind of emotional flattening while on GLP-1 drugs.

Timeshifter: New Funding Round Brings Total To $5.3 Million To Expand Circadian Technology

Timeshifter announced new funding led by Skip Capital, bringing its total funding to $5.3 million as the company expands its circadian technology platform into new markets beyond travel.

Inside Switzerland’s Boutique Wellness Hotel Boom

From the pastoral hills of Appenzell to the medieval alleyways of the Jura, a new generation of boutique hotels is redefining the way wellness seekers are traveling to Switzerland.

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