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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Madeleine Aggeler

AI, boy kibble and parasite cleanses: the 11 biggest wellness trends of 2026 so far

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Every year, the wellness industry churns out new products and practices that it claims are finally – finally! – the real secret to being well. Sometimes, these trends are legitimate. Sometimes they’re utter nonsense. Often they’re somewhere in between.

These are the wellness trends that have provoked controversy and interest in 2026.

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