: 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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In January, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, a new version of its chatbot that the company says can analyze users’ medical records, wellness apps and wearable device data to answer health and medical questions.
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CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Historically, they’ve been associated with sports and recovery (shoutout to post-game mini Gatorades of yesteryear), but these days they’re often touted as another essential in your daily wellness kit.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Bringing financial wellness to the leadership table Grizely’s approach blends financial education, emotional insight and workplace strategy, helping organizations build cultures where financial wellness is treated as a real component of performance, not a fringe perk.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Parents, school leaders and city officials are celebrating the adoption of a new student wellness policy in the School District of Philadelphia — one that for the first time guarantees daily recess, protects access to water and bathrooms, and bans silent lunches and collective punishment.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Historically, they’ve been associated with sports and recovery (shoutout to post-game mini Gatorades of yesteryear), but these days they’re often touted as another essential in your daily wellness kit.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Bringing financial wellness to the leadership table Grizely’s approach blends financial education, emotional insight and workplace strategy, helping organizations build cultures where financial wellness is treated as a real component of performance, not a fringe perk.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Parents, school leaders and city officials are celebrating the adoption of a new student wellness policy in the School District of Philadelphia — one that for the first time guarantees daily recess, protects access to water and bathrooms, and bans silent lunches and collective punishment.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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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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