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Health, Wellness & Sport

Stat: More than one-third of Americans are now in optimisation mode

More than 36% of Americans now consider themselves to be in optimisation mode, actively pursuing better health, longevity and peak performance, according to the Consumer Trends 2026 Mid-Year report by Coefficient Capital.

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Culture & Media

Stat: Why Gen Z is embracing Country Living

Country Living, the Hearst-owned media brand, has recorded 57% year-on-year growth in its All Access membership, an annual subscription spanning print, digital content, newsletters and access to live events.

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Beauty

Stat: Self-care emerges as a wellbeing driver for older adults

New research from in-home care provider Home Instead suggests that self-care routines are increasingly important to healthy ageing.

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Food & Drink

Longevity Menus

Fast food is entering its healthiest era yet, driven by longevity-focused menus co-created with leading scientists to deliver health benefits with every bite.

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Food & Drink

Heinz redesigns packaging for mess-free eating on the move

The Heinz Dipper is a carton for fries with a built-in ketchup compartment, designed to reduce spills and make condiments easier to use outside of sit-down settings.

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Health, Wellness & Sport

Future Forecast 2026: Sport, Health & Wellness

The sport, health and wellness landscape is shifting focus from performance to presence – prioritising empathy, community and the humans that shape the sector

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Fashion

ISPO 2025: The new shape of activity culture

ISPO 2025 revealed how urbanisation, community and digital culture are reshaping the activity market. Across keynotes and panels, speakers mapped the rise of the urban outdoors, performance communities and the next generation of fan engagement

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Diverging Demographics

Stat: Consumers turn to on-demand services to regain control in a chaotic world

A new report from Just Eat Takeaway.com and PA Consulting reveals the rising importance of on-demand services, as people increasingly seek control and convenience amid growing life pressures.

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Marketing & Branding

Stat: Americans are prioritising inner health over looks

According to a July 2025 study by supplements and vitamins specialist Metagenics, 77% of Americans now say they prioritise feeling good overlooking good.