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Global Wellness News™ | May 27th, 2025

The Great Decision Detox: why decision-free holidays are the latest travel trend for women

“The best thing is the reduced cognitive load. You do almost nothing, and it feels like everything.” Holidays where all the decision-making is done for you is on the rise – we take a look at why this new trend is gaining traction among women

Why Pilates is China’s new wellness obsession | Jing Daily

Pilates is gaining traction in China and redefining wellness as a status symbol and fashion statement.

Strava Hits $2B Valuation, Acquires The Breakaway

The social-oriented activity tracking platform secured fresh funding led by Sequoia Capital, valuing the company at $2.2B, including debt.

WellTheory Raises $5M to Scale AI-Powered Autoimmune Care Platform

WellTheory, a virtual care platform for autoimmune disease, has raised $5 million in funding and launched proprietary AI tools to scale care delivery for the 50 million Americans with autoimmune conditions.

Seveno Capital To Open Wellness & Longevity Hub in Singapore

Seveno Capital is backing longevity World, an 80,000-square-foot wellness and longevity hub set to open in Singapore this year.

Darling forms $1.5B collagen ingredients venture amid health and wellness boom

The company is positioning collagen as the next big functional ingredient in food, similar to protein or probiotics.

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