The toll of ‘longevity-fixation syndrome’ | Wellness is winning Gen Z’s weekend dollars | XPRIZE Healthspan names 20 finalists | Viome acquires Circulate Health

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 13th, 2026 The Dark Side of the Longevity Obsession Longevity-fixation syndrome isn’t an official diagnosis, but here’s how methods to live longer are impacting today’s wellness-obsessed enthusiasts. Viome Acquires Circulate Health, Adding Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Clean slate. Wellness Wins Gen Z Weekend Dollars – The Food Institute Gen Z is spending less at bars…

Wellness shapes everyday decisions | Rewilding tourism rises | Hinge Health moves into GI care with $105M acquisition

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 11th, 2026 Consumers Integrate Wellness Into Everyday Routines A PwC report found consumers are reframing daily routines around well-being, turning ordinary occasions into opportunities for optimization. Rewilding tourism | VML The dernier cri in tourism? Having a positive effect on the environment. Why Nervous System Regulation Has Become Wellness’s Latest Obsession Why is everyone…

SkinBit Raises $6 Million Pre-Seed To Expand Full-Body Skin Cancer Screening Platform

SkinBit Raises $6 Million Pre-Seed To Expand Full-Body Skin Cancer Screening Platform SkinBit has raised $6 million in pre-seed funding to develop and deploy its full-body skin imaging system for skin cancer screening. Boost VC, Cleo Capital, Manna Ventures and Profluent Capital participated in the round. The investor group also included Lyft co-founder Logan Green and nine board-certified dermatologists. Read More from the Global Wellness…