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Global Wellness News™ | February 19th, 2026

A Spirit of Dialogue: Why Longevity Medicine Took Center Stage at Davos 2026

words. Anna Erat (MD, PhD, IDP INSEAD) Special Contributor, Schön! Switzerland There is no place quite like Davos during the @World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

Tech Startups Sell Assisted Offlineness

Young people want to log off, with new brands selling friction-as-a-service – pivoting from attention to experience economy.

4 New Wellness Real Estate Trends For 2026: How You Can Benefit

Global Wellness Institute report reveals latest wellness trends. Four of them can impact your home’s wellness and resale potential.

Could perfume clubs cure our urban loneliness?

Springing up everywhere from New York to Helsinki to Lisbon, perfume clubs are offering people community, connection and the chance to share their passion for fragrance

Bryan Johnson’s Immortals: $1M to try longevity regimen

We’ll be “the first generation who won’t die,” Johnson says.

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