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Global Wellness News™ | September 9th, 2026

L Catterton Nears Acquisition of Fitness Brand Hyrox

Private equity firm L Catterton is close to buying a controlling stake in Hyrox in a deal that may value the fitness competition brand at nearly $700 million, sources told Bloomberg.

The Dark Side of Mindfulness

A prominent psychologist and meditation teacher set out to research the benefits of the practice. What she found alarmed her.

Can neuroscience help architects design buildings that make us feel better?

Buildings do more than just shelter us: they inform how we feel on a psychological and physical level. Researchers in the field of neuro-architecture are developing new ways of creating stress-free urban environments.
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Ultrahuman Raises $70M to Expand Its Smart Ring Health Platform

Making connections while improving its tech, Ultrahuman will tap expanding capabilities to turn the smart ring battle into an ecosystem war.

From Grass Weaving in Portugal to Papermaking in China, Craft Retreats Are all the Rage

For grass weaving in Portugal and papermaking in China, these are the best craft retreats to book in 2026 and beyond.

Slow aging is growing fast in China’s beauty market | Jing Daily

Shift rewards brands that sell vitality, confidence and lifelong wellbeing.

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