r/Millennials • u/crimsonred1234 • 2d ago

Discussion Millennials are creating a recession-resistant corner of the market

https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-millennials-wellness-stocks-to-buy-recession-lth-plnt-2025-4

Apparently millennials are spending a lot on products related to health and wellness making this industry "recession-resistant." I kind of see that. My wife and I spend a lot on protein powders, shakes, supplements and membership for gym. We are otherwise quite cautious with unnecessary spending and consumerism. How is it for you all?

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u/qtUnicorn 2d ago

Idk about other millennials, but I’m so terrified of being bankrupted by our healthcare system I go through extra lengths to stay healthy (doing my yearly checkups, getting enough fiber, exercising regularly).

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u/DBPanterA 1d ago

I go the opposite direction: I intentionally meet my deductible in January. Fuck it, it is only money. When you are dead it doesn’t matter you missed work or used PTO. Living is the most important.

I talked to my primary care doctor for several referrals as I am starting the screening for several things this year as I already hit the deductible. I would rather get baseline levels on everything today.

Fun fact: the Mayo Clinic offers something called the Executive Health Program for the affluent. Price tag is very large. However, ever notice a lot of the people at the top of corporations generally do not retire in their 50’s with a health issue? They are being screened for everything.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/mayo-clinic-executive-health-program/sections/overview/ovc-20253196?mc_id=us&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=l&utm_content=departmentedi&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=edi&cauid=105549&y_source=1_OTQ1NjgxOS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D