What can biological age tests really tell you? | China’s massive, 24/7 mega-spas | Trend: supplement strips | Israeli funds raises $40M for mental health & longevity

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 22nd, 2026 Inside China’s unconventional 24/7 mega spas | CNN Local residents and tourists are visiting multistory facilities across China that combine spa amenities with various entertainments. New Israeli fund seeks $40 million to invest in mental health and longevity | CTech Founded by Esther Barak Landes and Adi Ostry Matalon, Alma will back technologies spanning…

New Israeli fund seeks $40 million to invest in mental health and longevity

New Israeli fund seeks $40 million to invest in mental health and longevity | CTech Founded by Esther Barak Landes and Adi Ostry Matalon, Alma will back technologies spanning mental health, suicide prevention, digital therapeutics, brain health and dementia. Sheba Medical Center will serve as its strategic partner. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

the Trend in the News (October 2026)

Trend: Tackling Microplastics as a Human Health Issue  Should You Worry About Microplastics in Your Clothes?—The New York Times  The latest target of the wellness world’s detox obsession? Our wardrobes. More consumers are rejecting polyester, nylon and other synthetic fibers, driven by concerns about microplastic exposure, clothing quality and personal health. Natural fabrics are becoming a new status symbol, while brands are tapping into the…

Tackling Microplastics as a Human Health Issue

Trend: Tackling Microplastics as a Human Health Issue  We’ve grasped the severity of the microplastics crisis; now the focus is shifting from awareness to action  Our 2026 trend, “Tackling Microplastics as a Human Health Issue,” explores how microplastics have crossed a critical threshold—from an environmental problem to a direct human health concern. Once associated mainly with oceans and wildlife, these microscopic particles are now being…

Major hospitals roll out longevity programs, bringing credibility to space | New wave of kid-tech that enriches, not addicts | Abby Care raises $82M to make family members paid caregivers

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | October 20th, 2026 Kids Tech Moves Beyond Screens Setting guardrails while encouraging play, learning, and exploration, purpose-built tech is being designed to enrich, not addict. Dealroom.co | Abby Care raises $82M to pay family members as caregivers What’s the deal? Abby Care, a home care startup that trains fami… Mark Wahlberg wants to take on…