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Global Wellness News™ | March 30th, 2023

Temples Are the New Favorite Destinations for Young Chinese | Jing Daily

What Happened: China’s millennials and Gen Z are flocking to famous Buddhist temples across the nation this spring. Visits to temples have 310 percent since the beginning of 2023, compared to the same period last year, according to Chinese travel platform Ctrip.

US$100m Monarch Collective fund set up to invest in women’s sport – SportsPro

Angel City founder Kara Nortman and venture capitalist Jasmine Robinson have launched Monarch Collective, a new US$100 million fund for women’s sports.

Why joy therapy is the new wellness trend you need to try

Everything to know about joy therapy, plus the best retreats and spa breaks for seeking joy in 2023 If you had to sum up 2022 in just one word, which would you choose? Sad? Depressing? Recession, maybe? Whatever it is, I bet it’s not ‘joyful’. Why?

Bionic Health raises $3M for its AI health clinic using GPT-4 and other ML models to design better preventative care

Is the world ready for robo-doctors?

Mindful rehabilitation

The Maslina Resort’s Pharomatiq Spa in Croatia incorporates nature into its mindful offering. Their experiences incorporate ingredients from local flora and fauna into their treatments to seamlessly connect visitors with the great outdoors. After treatment, the spa also encourages guests to explore the island themselves.

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