熱門時事分享：年輕人練冥想、上班族跑馬拉松、銀髮族打卡健身房…你的健康計畫還停留在減肥？｜20260728
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2026 年 07 月 28 日｜HOT 用英文聊時事｜S1 EP37
歡迎收聽《HOT 用英文聊時事》，我是 CLN 的 Clarence 老師。最近你是否注意到，路上的健身房一間接著一間開，社群媒體上到處都在討論瘦瘦針，熱門的皮拉提斯課要提前好幾個月預約，連旅行社也開始推出馬拉松度假行程？這些生活小細節，背後其實代表了一個正在快速崛起的產業——大健康經濟。
大健康產業不只包括傳統醫療服務，更涵蓋美容、運動、旅遊、心理健康與科技等多個領域。現代人追求的不僅是長壽，更是一種更健康、更快樂的生活方式，而這樣的消費模式正在重塑整個健康市場。根據全球健康研究機構 (Global Wellness Institute) 的報告，全球大健康經濟在 2024 年已達 6.8 兆美元，成為全球經濟中極具影響力的領域。 (參考來源：Global Wellness Institute、European Spa、Marie Claire)
Welcome to “Hot English Topics.” This is Clarence from CLN. Recently, have you noticed gyms opening one after another on the streets, social media filled with discussions about weight-loss injections, popular Pilates classes requiring reservations months in advance, and even travel agencies offering marathon vacation packages? These small details in daily life actually reflect a rapidly rising industry—the global wellness economy.
The wellness industry not only includes traditional medical services but also covers beauty, fitness, travel, mental health, and technology. People today are seeking more than just longevity—they want a healthier and happier lifestyle, and this shift in consumption is reshaping the entire health market. According to a report by the Global Wellness Institute, the global wellness economy reached $6.8 trillion in 2024, becoming one of the most influential sectors in the world economy.
大健康經濟能夠迅速擴張，有幾個關鍵因素。首先，消費行為正在轉變：現代人不再等到生病才尋求醫療，而是願意投入時間與金錢提升生活品質，例如健身、心理放鬆與保健品等，健康消費已從傳統醫療支出，轉向健康預防與生活管理。
其次，新科技正在改變健康服務的樣態。從引導式冥想應用程式，到虛擬健身教練，再到穿戴式手環、戒指等，科技讓健康管理更加便利、即時和個人化。
最後，社會結構改變也是重要推手。許多國家的老年人口愈來愈多，台灣也於 2025 年正式邁入超高齡社會，意指每 5 人就會有 1 人超過 65 歲。隨著老化與慢性病比例上升，醫療保健與健康照護需求持續成長，成為推動大健康產業持續擴張的重要力量。(參考來源：群策行銷、銀天下、遠見、GII)
There are several key factors behind the rapid growth of the wellness economy. First, consumer behavior is changing: people no longer wait until they are sick before seeking medical care. They are willing to spend time and money improving their quality of life, such as through fitness, mental relaxation, and health supplements. Consumer spending on health has shifted from traditional medical expenses to prevention and lifestyle management.
Second, new technology is changing the way health services are delivered. From guided meditation apps to virtual fitness trainers to wearable devices like wristbands and rings, technology makes health management more convenient, immediate, and personalized.
Finally, changes in social structure are also a major driver. Many countries have aging populations, and Taiwan officially entered a super-aged society in 2025, meaning that one in five people is over 65. As aging and chronic diseases increase, the demand for medical care and wellness services continues to grow, becoming an important force driving the expansion of the wellness industry.
千禧世代和 Z 世代也是健康產業轉型的重要推手。根據麥肯錫 2025 年的調查報告：在美國，這兩個族群雖僅占成年人口 36%，卻貢獻了超過四成的年度健康消費。與老年人相比，年輕一代更關注正念心理、美容護理、營養與健身，也更容易受社交媒體影響購買健康產品。他們購買的健康產品和服務種類更多，偏好健康追蹤設備、按摩工具、冥想應用程式等非必須消費品；而老年人則多集中在止痛藥、維生素等基礎產品。
雖然年輕世代在投資健康上較為活躍，不過，特別是在已開發國家的人口老化市場，老年消費者仍蘊含巨大商機。不同世代對健康的觀念雖有差異，但所有年齡層的人都開始購買更多不限年齡的健康產品和服務，像健康追蹤器或養生旅行。這顯示，健康觀念正在改變，並逐漸形成新的生活方式。(參考來源：McKinsey & Company)
Millennials and Generation Z are also key drivers of the wellness industry transformation. According to a 2025 McKinsey survey, in the U.S., these two generations make up only 36% of the adult population but contribute more than 40% of annual healthcare spending. Compared with older adults, younger generations pay more attention to mental wellness, beauty care, nutrition, and fitness, and are more influenced by social media when buying health products. They purchase a wider range of health products and services, preferring non-essential items like fitness trackers, massage tools, and meditation apps, while older adults focus more on basic products such as painkillers and vitamins.
Although younger generations are more active in health investments, in aging markets of developed countries, older consumers still hold huge business potential. While attitudes toward health vary across generations, people across the age spectrum are increasingly purchasing health-related products and services, such as health trackers and wellness travel. This shows that health awareness is changing and gradually forming a new lifestyle.
未來的大健康產業正在迎來全面重塑，不只是治療疾病，而是以預防、個人化與科技驅動整體健康管理為核心。在技術層面，人工智慧從早期疾病偵測、精準診斷到藥物研發皆展現加速突破的能力，讓醫療轉向智慧預防與全面照護。同時，遠距醫療與虛擬醫院也在持續發展，希望透過網路連線與穿戴式裝置，讓患者在家也能享受即時監測與專科照護服務，大幅提升醫療可及性與便利性。在日常生活層面，幾個明顯的熱門趨勢正在形成：混合有氧與皮拉提斯課程、療癒假期與養生旅行，以及聲音療法與輕柔瑜珈等神經系統調節方式。這些新興方式不僅提升身體健康，也兼顧心理與生活品質，形成全面、可持續的健康生活模式。(參考來源：Marie Claire、Forbes)
The future wellness industry is entering a complete transformation, focusing not only on treating diseases but also on prevention, personalization, and technology-driven overall health management. On the technical side, artificial intelligence has shown accelerated breakthroughs in early disease detection, precise diagnosis, and drug development, shifting healthcare toward smart prevention and comprehensive care. At the same time, telemedicine and virtual hospitals continue to develop, aiming to provide patients with real-time monitoring and specialist care at home through online connections and wearable devices, greatly improving accessibility and convenience. In everyday life, several clear trends are emerging: hybrid cardio and Pilates classes, healing vacations and wellness travel, as well as nervous system therapies such as sound therapy and gentle yoga. These new approaches not only improve physical health but also support mental well-being and quality of life, forming a comprehensive and sustainable healthy lifestyle.
然而，健康經濟並非全然美好。昂貴的健身課程、心理服務與各類健康產品，可能擴大不同收入群體之間的健康差距。科技健康工具雖然便利，但隱私與可信度問題不可忽視，尤其是穿戴裝置與 AI 健康助理收集大量個人數據，如何保障資訊安全變得格外重要。此外，市場過度商業化也可能造成誤導。我們需要理性消費，選擇真正有價值的健康投資，而非盲目追逐潮流。
健康經濟不是短暫熱潮，而是一個正在徹底改變人們消費習慣與生活方式的長期趨勢。當你走進健身房、參與心靈療癒活動或計畫健康旅行，這些投入都是對健康生活的長期投資。
However, the wellness economy is not entirely positive. Expensive fitness classes, mental health services, and various health products may widen health gaps between different income groups. While technological health tools are convenient, privacy and reliability issues cannot be ignored. Wearable devices and AI health assistants collect large amounts of personal data, making information security especially important. In addition, an over-commercialized market may cause misleading claims. We need to consume health services rationally, choosing investments that truly add value instead of blindly following trends.
The wellness economy is not a short-term fad but a long-term trend that is changing people’s spending habits and lifestyles.When you go to a gym, join mental wellness activities, or plan a health-focused trip, these efforts are long-term investments in a healthy life.
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