: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness.
discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program
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People believed her, and the fame turned Gibson one of the first true wellness influencers.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2025
As women’s health advocates and policymakers work to implement more comprehensive wellness solutions, Florida businesses have a unique opportunity to take proactive steps in supporting expecting employees.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
The free and family-friendly event is aimed to showcase the importance of wellness including spiritual, financial, physical, educational, social and environmental elements.
—Jacqueline Devine, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Residents also have access to the hotel’s many perks, which will include restaurants, a wellness center, a spa, hushed reading rooms, and a daily programming of activities.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2025
As women’s health advocates and policymakers work to implement more comprehensive wellness solutions, Florida businesses have a unique opportunity to take proactive steps in supporting expecting employees.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
The free and family-friendly event is aimed to showcase the importance of wellness including spiritual, financial, physical, educational, social and environmental elements.
—Jacqueline Devine, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Residents also have access to the hotel’s many perks, which will include restaurants, a wellness center, a spa, hushed reading rooms, and a daily programming of activities.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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wellness
noun
well·ness
-nəs 
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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