wellness

Digital health startups are beginning to secure large funding rounds after a prolonged exit drought, though capital remains unevenly distributed. Now preparing for an IPO, smart ring maker Oura Health is shaping up to be a key test of whether public markets are ready to underwrite a new wave of...

Every year, billions of tax-free healthcare dollars go unspent in the U.S., and retailers have set their eyes on them. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), intended to offset medical costs, are becoming a major sales target for health, wellness, and beauty brands....

Peloton experienced a significant increase in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, causing its stock price to soar by more than 400% in 2020. Peloton's strategic shift involves transitioning from high-end pricing to a more attainable subscription service. As businesses continue to navigate...

Psychedelic wellness retreats are having a moment in the sun. Popularized by the bestselling book (later a Netflix series), “Nine Perfect Strangers”, they are the subject of articles in major publications like the New York Times, Vox, and the Washington Post. Demand is skyrocketing,...

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Taking care of peoples’ mental health and wellness is big business. A MarketsandMarkets report predicts the industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from 2020 to 2025, reaching $12.4 billion by 2025. The growth is the result of increased incidence of mental health...

By Uday Akkaraju, CEO of BOND.AI Today, 66% of US Americans struggle with their financial health, and 14% are considered outright vulnerable – in other words, the majority of people living in the US cannot plan their lives with financial freedom. At the same time, financial institutions...

by Matt Stang, Founder & CEO of DELIC As we grapple with an unprecedented mental health crisis fueled by the ongoing pandemic, healthcare professionals are being met with untenable levels of demand – with studies reporting a 35% uptick in calls to mental health helplines around the world...

A leading digital-focused sustainable consumer products company is going public in a SPAC deal announced Wednesday morning. The SPAC Deal: Certified B Corp Grove Collaborative announced a merger with Virgin Group Acquisition Corp II (NYSE: VGII), a SPAC backed by Sir Richard Branson. The deal...

More than two years ago, RBC Capital Markets analyst Nik Modi published a white paper titled, "Imagine 2025 - The Consumer Edition," that explored how technology can solve some of today's problems. On Tuesday, the analyst updated his paper, noting the COVID-19 pandemic "...

The coronavirus pandemic will "still be with us" when the global economy re-opens over the coming days and weeks, but salesforce.com, inc. (NYSE: CRM) has a plan to help owners "re-open safely." Salesforce Announces Work.com Salesforce launched Monday a new software line...

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WTW) soared 40% on Wednesday after reporting impressive second-quarter results, but two analysts are hesitant in recommending investors buy shares. The Analysts Morgan Stanley's Brian Nowak maintains an Equal-Weight rating on Weight Watchers with a...

Organic and natural beverages company New Age Beverages Corp (NASDAQ: NBEV) reached an agreement to acquire Brands Within Reach, a New York-based healthy products for an undisclosed price. What Happened New Age Beverages is the parent company behind multiple brands including Tahitian Noni, TeMana,...

The fitness industry is following "two parallel stories," according to CNBC's Jim Cramer. Low-cost fitness chain Planet Fitness Inc (NYSE: PLNT) is performing just fine, but Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WTW) is "dazed and confused" under...

An age of technology breakthroughs and exponential advancements is well-established, according to a study by HighVibeNetwork. The development of self-driving cars, robots and artificial intelligence embodies what's known as a "token economy." What To Know The term token...