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Global Wellness News™ | August 19th, 2025

‘I’m decentering work’: Why we’re in the middle of a ‘rest revolution’

Downtime and time-wasting have all become more aspirational than luxury goods, explains Alexandra Jones. In a world that rewards overwork, she says, rest is now a radical choice
Read the article on the The Independent UK >

Smartwatches offer little insight into stress levels, researchers find

Academic study suggests devices cannot differentiate between someone being overworked and being excited

The new faces of Gulf luxury: Young, rich, optimistic | Jing Daily

Skincare-obsessed Gen Z, wellness-driven Gen X – these are the consumers fueling the Gulf’s robust luxury growth.

Adults Are Going to Sleep-away Camp to Make Friends. It Seems to Actually Work.

Overnight camps are increasingly catering to solo travelers who are looking for in person connection
Read the article on the The Wall Street Journal >

Les Amis, the European app helping women form friendships, launches in New York | TechCrunch

Les Amis is an app designed to make it easy for women to form friendships and attend local events.

Super Longevity Raises ¥560 Million from Animal Spirits and Others to Address Senior Isolation

On August 4, healthcare startup Super Longevity, which aims to eliminate social isolation, announced that it has raised a total of ¥5.6 billion. The investors include Animal Spirits, ANRI, Kanpo NE…

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