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STRONG Pilates, the global fitness franchise known for its unique blend of Pilates, cardio, and strength training, has announced a major partnership with Poland’s largest wellness franchise operator, Xtreme Brands. The franchising group will lead STRONG’s expansion across Central and Eastern Europe under a Master Franchise Agreement, reflecting the brand’s growing international momentum and the…

A UNU workshop in Thimphu, Bhutan has launched the Well-being Alliance for Research and Policy — a new global network focused on advancing knowledge and policy transformation for the well-being of people and our planet. Held on 20–24 July 2026, the workshop brought together experts, policymakers and diverse community representatives to develop understanding and cooperation on well-being governance.…

Depression is a major contributor to the global burden of diseases with substantial socioeconomic consequences. Here, to estimate the economic effects of depression, we developed a macroeconomic model using data from the World Bank and Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The model estimated the impact of depression on labor force participation, educational attainment and…