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Global Wellness News™ | July 17th, 2025

The Latest Spa Trend? ‘Immersive Digital Treatments’ Designed for Anyone
With Frayed Nerves

The next wave in wellness features light shows, sound waves, virtual reality displays and other digital effects designed to soothe Americans struggling with short attention spans.
Read the article on the Wall Street Journal >

Why Is Everyone Talking About ‘Skin Longevity’?

Anti-aging is canceled. Welcome to the era of the beauty biohack.
Read the article on Elle >

Boulevard Raises $80M, Taps Into Medspa Boom

Banking on the growing market for feeling good, the self-care business management platform now powers 15% of all US medspas.

Singapore’s millionaires chase longevity and well-being as latest must-haves

Health is the new wealth that is gaining momentum. Read more at straitstimes.com.

XPANCEO secures $250 million Series A at $1.35 billion valuation

UAE-based deeptech startup XPANCEO has raised $250 million in Series A funding at a $1.35 billion valuation. The round was led by…

Israeli startup aims to turn every pool into a ‘smart gym’ for rehab and fitness

From combat injury to innovation: Apa Wellness is reinventing aquatic therapy for rehabilitation, fitness and wellbeing

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