: 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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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The free event, which is open to the public, will feature a variety of health and wellness experts, organizers said in a press release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Riding the wave of the larger wellness movement, sauna chains like Othership and Lore Bathing Club have all opened locations in the Big Apple.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 Feb. 2026
In health and wellness, machine learning already powers drug discovery, patient segmentation, and outcome tracking.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 5 Feb. 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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