Fitt Insider
Fitt Insider is the show where we talk with the entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who are redefining the business of fitness and wellness.
Neko Expands, Happy Health Raises, Sequel Taps WNBA Star
August 19, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Neko Health opens its first US clinic in SoHo on September 24 after building a 25,000-person waitlist, following a $700M raise and Amazon Health hire
Happy Health raises $75M to expand its FDA-cleared smart ring beyond sleep diagnostics into physician-guided care for obesity and hypertension
WNBA star Aliyah Boston takes equity in menstrual care startup Sequel, marking her first active equity partnership after becoming a customer herself
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Purely Elizabeth Get Acquired, Women's Sports Surge, Gen Z Stays In
August 18, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Ferrero Group acquires Purely Elizabeth, the wellness food brand that more than doubled sales in two years, following its $3.1B WK Kellogg deal Women's sports viewership hits 28.6B minutes in H1 2026, up 18%, as ad spend rises 120% and sponsor valuations surge across the WNBA, NWSL, and LPGA Harris Poll finds 74% of Gen Z spend weekends at home, with 65% feeling more connected in wellness settings than traditional nightlifeMore from Fitt:
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352. Chris Kiple, CEO of Solius Labs
Today, I'm joined by Chris Kiple, CEO of Solius Labs.
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A decade in development, Solius's FDA-cleared UVB light therapy device personalizes dosage by skin type, aiming to replicate the benefits of sunlight while minimizing carcinogenic risk.Â
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In this episode, we discuss sunlight as a foundational pillar of health and longevity.Â
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Why sun avoidance is deadlier than smoking Designing a skin scanner for personalized UVB dosing Moving UVB therapy from clinical dermatology to consumer health
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Healthcare Costs Rise, Regenerative Food Grows, Lilly Cracks Down
August 14, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
Today's top stories:
JG Wentworth survey finds 92% of US adults have delayed or abandoned medical care due to cost, creating an opening for lower-cost consumer health models
Regenerative farming products hit $2B in annual US retail sales as 40 global food companies sign onto an initiative tying sourcing to soil health
Eli Lilly files six lawsuits against sellers of unapproved retatrutide as CBP intercepts nearly 90,000 illicit GLP-1 vials in July alone
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Oura Signs Tennis Stars, Viome Acquires Circulate, Clair Partners with Mayo Clinic
August 13, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Viome acquires Circulate Health, launching Viome Pro and adding treatment capability to its diagnostics and nutrition platform across 200+ clinics Clair Health partners with Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate to clinically validate its continuous hormone and symptom monitoring wearable, launching in November Oura signs tennis stars Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz as brand ambassadors ahead of the US Open, adding to partnerships with soccer stars Harry Kane and Declan RiceToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and ex...
Hims Preps Peptides, Abbott Syncs with Google, Amazon Targets Pharma
August 12, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Hims CEO Andrew Dudum says the company plans to offer approved peptides by year-end, leveraging 19% subscriber growth to 2.9 million as a distribution channel Abbott's Lingo glucose data integrates with Google Health's AI Coach, joining Abbott's Whoop investment and Lilly's Oura stake in the race to connect health data AWS becomes Novo Nordisk's strategic AI partner, launching a joint hub as Amazon's Bio Discovery platform accelerates drug development alongside NVIDIA and OpenAIToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a mo...
AI Hacks a Gym, AG1 Launches Gummies, Avocado Oil Gets Exposed
August 11, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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An AI agent booking a gym class found a vulnerability and bypassed the system unprompted, signaling wellness platforms need to build for AI agents alongside humans AG1 launches Essentials Gummies packing 50 vitamins and minerals, diversifying beyond greens powder as it hunts for its next breakout SKU UC Davis finds 89% of tested products labeled avocado oil actually contain other oils, raising transparency concerns as consumers pay a premium to eat healthierToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern co...
351. Miranda Nover, Co-founder & CEO of Fort
Today, I'm joined by Miranda Nover, co-founder & CEO of Fort.
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The first wearable designed specifically for strength training, Fort uses motion and optical sensors to detect exercises, track physiological impact, and provide recovery insights.
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In this episode, we discuss scaling strength intelligence.
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Bank of America Spends $250M on GLP-1s, Peloton Turns a Profit, Planet Fitness Slows
August 7, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
Today's top stories:
Bank of America spends $250M+ annually on GLP-1s, roughly 13% of its healthcare budget, as employers reframe the drugs as a productivity investment
Peloton posts its first-ever annual net profit after a years-long turnaround, though weaker guidance on soft hardware demand sent shares lower
Planet Fitness lowers its profit outlook on slower member sign-ups, betting a potential wave of oral GLP-1 users could drive new gym growth
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Running Goes Luxury, Hinge Enters GI Care, Dwyane Wade Backs THC Drinks
August 6, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Hinge Health acquires Cylinder Health for $105M, expanding into gastrointestinal care to become a multi-condition platform across interconnected chronic conditions Dwyane Wade partners with Cann to launch a low-dose THC beverage inspired by his golf routine, joining athletes betting on functional cannabis Running becomes a premium lifestyle as runners spend nearly $1,500 annually on gear and races, with brands monetizing identity and statusMore from Fitt:
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P&G Buys Thorne, Cleveland Clinic Delivers by Drone, World1 Reinvents Sports
August 5, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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P&G acquires supplement maker Thorne for $3.8B, adding the practitioner-trusted brand to a portfolio that includes Metamucil and Wonderbelly Cleveland Clinic launches the first long-term drone prescription delivery program at a US health system, partnering with Zipline as healthcare competes on convenience World1 launches microsports, 30-second mobile-first competitions backed by Mark Cuban, betting short-form content will reshape how younger audiences consume sportsMore from Fitt:
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Nike Goes Hybrid, Apple Eyes Health Glasses, Mayo Targets Aging
August 4, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Mayo Clinic publishes studies advancing the science of senescent "zombie" cells, identifying new biomarkers of biological aging to build the foundation for targeted longevity therapies Apple reportedly positions future smart glasses as a health and fitness device, hiring a product leader to extend its wearables health strategy beyond the Apple Watch Nike launches Hybrid, a new footwear platform built for hybrid training and racing, signaling long-term investment in fitness's fastest-growing categoryMore from Fitt:
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350. Bobby Bitton, Co-Founder & CEO of O Positiv
Today, I'm joined by Bobby Bitton, co-founder and CEO of O Positiv.
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Addressing topics like PMS, vaginal health, and pregnancy, O Positiv's supplements tackle generational taboos to address women's needs from first period to postmenopause.
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In this episode, we discuss building a category-defining women's health brand.
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Why going deeper beats going wider Scaling from DTC to omnichannel retail Winning with TikTok Shop and creator-led marketingÂ
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Function Raises $450M, Spotify Personalizes Fitness, FTC Sues Hims
July 31, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Function Health secures $450M non-dilutive financing from General Catalyst, using diagnostics as the entry point to build a continuous preventive health platform Spotify introduces Running Mode, an AI-powered experience creating personalized running playlists with coaching prompts as platforms compete on fitness engagement The FTC, joined by California and Utah, sues Hims & Hers over health data sharing and subscription practices, which the company denies and plans to fightMore from Fitt:
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Prevention Pays, Gen Z Drinks, Doctronic Expands
July 30, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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World Economic Forum report finds fall-proofing homes, more activity, and hearing aids could save $5.8T by 2040, reframing prevention as a business strategy IWSR research finds 74% of legal-age Gen Z drink alcohol, nearly matching adults, as younger consumers redefine engagement rather than abandon it Doctronic acquires pediatric telehealth company Summer Health, extending its AI care platform to families while gaining proprietary pediatric dataToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, an...
Samsung Launches AI Health Assistant, Cleveland Clinic Teams With the NBPA, Spa Revenue Hits Record
July 29, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
Today's top stories:
Cleveland Clinic and the NBPA partner on athlete performance and data, exploring athlete-owned infrastructure to extend elite insights into broader sports medicine Samsung unveils Samsung Health Assistant, an AI coach combining phone, watch, and ring data with new cardiovascular features and physician connections International Spa Association reports US spa revenue hit a record $23.5B in 2025 with 191M visits, as operators add recovery-focused services amid staffing pressuresToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency fo...
Throne Raises $10M, Nike Reinvents Recovery, FDA Backs Peptides
July 28, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Throne raises $10M Series A to expand its AI-powered toilet sensor beyond gut health, betting the bathroom is the next frontier for passive diagnostics Nike and Hyperice unveil the Air Zoom Hyperslide, a recovery sandal with built-in heat and vibration therapy, embedding recovery into everyday footwear FDA advisory committee votes to recommend compounding six peptides including BPC-157 and MOTS-c, potentially creating a legal pathway out of the gray marketToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications an...
349. Jenny Duan, Co-founder & CEO of Clair Health
Today, I'm joined by Jenny Duan, co-founder & CEO of Clair Health
Launching in November, Clair's wrist-worn wearable leverages a multimodal sensor and female biology world model to unlock continuous, noninvasive hormone monitoring.
In this episode, we discuss building the data infrastructure for women's health.
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The perimenopause opportunity Designing a proprietary sensor stack Moving toward medical device statusSubscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast
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Genius AI Hits Unicorn Status, Science Corp Restores Vision, Hilo Targets Blood Pressure
July 24, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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GlossGenius raises $44M at $1.15B valuation and rebrands as Genius AI, expanding beyond beauty into fitness and med spas with AI back-office tools Science Corp receives European approval for its Prima retinal implant, one of the first commercial neurotech devices restoring partial vision for macular degeneration Hilo raises $19M to bring its wearable blood pressure platform to the US, pairing a screenless device and FDA-cleared cuff with AI coachingMore from Fitt:
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The US Bets $5B on AI, WHOOP Goes Clinical, Garmin Expands
July 23, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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The Trump administration announces $5B+ for the Genesis Mission, a government-wide AI initiative uniting 15 agencies to accelerate scientific and drug discovery Garmin acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic, adding endurance and strength coaching to evolve from device maker into a full-stack performance platform Whoop names cardiologist Dr. Ami Bhatt as chief medical officer, adding clinical credibility ahead of an expected IPO as wearables take on health functionsMore from Fitt:
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Garmin Goes Screenless, Kalshi Predicts Drug Trials, Coffee Gets a Green Light
July 22, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Garmin launches CIRQA Smart Band, a screenless, subscription-free wearable, as hardware becomes table stakes and data interpretation becomes the real battleground Kalshi partners with AppliedXL to launch prediction markets forecasting clinical trial outcomes and FDA decisions, making drug development probabilities tradable American Heart Association guidance finds up to 400mg of caffeine daily is safe for most adults and may reduce heart disease risk, while warning on energy shotsMore from Fitt:
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LeBron Challenges Nike, Signal Ring Launches, Samsung Buys PolyPeptide
July 21, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Samsung Biologics acquires PolyPeptide Group for $1.8B, expanding into peptide manufacturing as GLP-1 demand makes production capacity the real bottleneck Vital Signals unveils Signal Ring, a cuffless smart ring measuring blood pressure continuously, with preorders at $399 ahead of an October launch LeBron James says Nike's path forward starts with reconnecting to the communities and young consumers that built the brand amid slowing growthMore from Fitt:
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348. Marco Suvilaakso, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Nucu
Today, I'm joined by Marco Suvilaakso, co-founder & co-CEO of Nucu.
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Swapping wearables for "nearables," Nucu's low-touch ambient sleep monitoring platform gives guardians insight into kids' and teens' rest patterns.
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In this episode, we discuss filling the market gap in pediatric sleep.
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Building family-focused healthtech Benefits of real-time hypnogram data Avoiding obsession over metricsÂ
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Lilly Buys AtaiBeckley, Wonder Raises $650M, AI Decodes the Brain
July 17, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Eli Lilly acquires AtaiBeckley for up to $3.8B, the largest psychedelic medicine deal yet, gaining an intranasal DMT therapy in Phase 3 for depression Wonder closes $650M Series D at $9B valuation, building a vertically integrated food platform spanning restaurants, delivery, and AI personalization Hemispheric emerges from stealth with $52M and Descartes, a foundation AI model trained on EEG data to diagnose depression, PTSD, and Alzheimer'sToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for he...
Eli Lilly Backs Oura, Neko Raises $700M, Wellness Becomes Default
July 16, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Eli Lilly makes equity investment in Oura, deepening ties as 100,000+ members log GLP-1 use and wearables become the engagement layer between visits Neko Health closes $700M round ahead of US launch, betting vertically integrated scans can move healthcare upstream with 75% of members prepaying PwC report finds over half of consumers prioritize a longer healthy life and 80% use a wellness app, as health becomes embedded in daily routinesToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential ag...
Eternal Shuts Down, Nirva Raises $8M, Wearable Data Stalls
July 15, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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AMA survey finds 86% of physicians review consumer wearable data, but only 6% say it's integrated into clinical workflows or health records Eternal winds down after failing to secure funding, a reminder that comprehensive preventative care is operationally complex and capital intensive Nirva raises $8M for an AI wearable necklace that listens continuously, shifting consumer health from biometrics toward emotional intelligenceToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. Fr...
IM8 Lands $1B, Cancer Cases Rise, Digital Health Matures
July 14, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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IM8 secures up to $1B in non-dilutive financing from General Catalyst after hitting $200M revenue, expecting $300M ARR by year end
WHO projects annual cancer cases will climb from 21M to nearly 35M by 2050, driven by aging, obesity, and healthcare inequities
Rock Health reports $10.5B raised across 273 digital health deals in H1 2026, the strongest pace since 2021 as capital concentrates
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347. Stephen Ellsworth, Founder of poppi
Today, I'm joined by Stephen Ellsworth, founder of poppi.
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Originally launched at farmers markets as "Mother Beverage," poppi rebranded in 2020 and scaled rapidly before being acquired by PepsiCo for nearly $2B.
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In this episode, we discuss cultivating consumer obsession.
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How 2.5 years at farmers markets became the ultimate R&D Why the $50M revenue milestone matters Landing a deal on Shark Tank
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Whoop Taps Nike CMO, Reformed Raises $22M, Bold Expands GLP-1s
July 10, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Bold adds Medicare-backed GLP-1 prescriptions to virtual weight management, pairing medication with strength training as CMS's new Bridge program cuts costs to $50/month UK startup Reformed raises $22M Series A after scaling to $70M revenue, embedding collagen and creatine into coffee and matcha to upgrade existing habits Whoop hires former Nike CMO DJ van Hameren to lead global marketing ahead of a potential IPO, broadening beyond athletes past three million subscribersMore from Fitt:
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Peptide Demand Grows, Sleep Gets a Reset, Neighborhoods Shape Health
July 9, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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The New Consumer survey finds younger demographics interested in peptides but wanting clinical guidance, as an FDA panel weighs expanded compounding this month MIT analyzes 28,000 US neighborhoods with AI, finding walkable, mixed-use design generates up to 4x greater health gains in underserved communities NYT physician argues the eight-hour sleep obsession has outpaced science, as trackers fuel "orthosomnia" and quality matters more than a universal targetMore from Fitt:
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Gyms Become Third Places, Medtronic Expands Wearables, GLP-1 Use Surges
July 8, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Gallup survey finds 11% of US adults now take GLP-1s for weight loss, nearly quadruple 2024, as compounded versions gain share on cost American Time Use Survey shows only 30% of adults socialize daily as gyms and studios grow 60% over 15 years, filling the social gap Medtronic partners with Corsano Health to bring FDA-cleared multi-parameter wearable to hospitals, moving continuous monitoring into clinical careToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and pe...
Nutrabolt Eyes IPO, PLL Raises $100M, Gymshark's Founder Buys Back In
July 7, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Premier Lacrosse League closes $100M Series E, the largest raise in pro lacrosse history, planning independently owned franchises by 2028 Gymshark founder Ben Francis in talks to buy back part of General Atlantic's stake, betting on founder-led control over institutional Nutrabolt explores IPO that could raise up to $1B as C4 Energy grows into a top-five energy drinkMore from Fitt:
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346. Matteo Franceschetti, Co-founder & CEO of Eight Sleep
Today, I'm joined by Matteo Franceschetti, co-founder & CEO of Eight Sleep.
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Scaling its AI-powered, temperature-regulating mattress across 35 countries, the sleep optimization company is tapping the world's largest sleep dataset to pursue predictive health and early disease detection.
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In this episode, we discuss the shift from sleep tracking to sleep intervention.
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Building a data-led operating system Investing in women's health Mattress as medical deviceÂ
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Anthropic Enters Drug Discovery, Oura Tracks Psychedelics, Life Time Bets on GLP-1s
July 1, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Life Time CEO Bahram Akradi calls GLP-1 threat "a wrong bet," positioning MIORA clinics as companion to treatment as research shows pairing exercise could prevent 50,000 cardiovascular events Oura joins research initiative providing biometric data to study veterans undergoing psychedelic therapies, adding continuous physiological context to mental healthcare Anthropic launches Claude Science and internal drug discovery program focused on neglected diseases, using AI directly rather than just selling tools to life sciences companiesMore from Fitt:
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Apothékary Raises $16M, Wellness Diversifies, Peptides Go Mainstream
June 30, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Apothékary raises $16M to expand retail distribution and product innovation, targeting $40M revenue as TikTok Shop and omnichannel growth signal a shifting playbook for wellness brands Wellness culture expands beyond optimization as listening bars, tea houses, and phone-free gatherings create space for community over performance metrics FDA announces advisory committee to determine whether peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 can be compounded, with some advisers' industry ties raising conflict-of-interest questionsToday's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern com...
345. Evan Quinn, Co-founder & CEO of hiyo
Today, I'm joined by Evan Quinn, co-founder and CEO of hiyo.
A nonalcoholic social tonic with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanicals, hiyo has expanded from DTC to 11K+ retail locations nationwide.
In this episode, we discuss building a new category around social wellness.
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Music and culture partnerships The household penetration opportunity Creating a proprietary "float" feeling from functional ingredientsSubscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast
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Healthcare Costs Surge, Gym Growth Slows, Marathons Hit Capacity
June 26, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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America spent $5.7T on healthcare last year up 7.3%, now 18.4% of the economy with prescription drug spending jumping 11%, projected to reach $9T by 2034 ABC Fitness finds new gym memberships declined 9% with cancellations up 8%, while studio visits climbed 27% as retention and community become key differentiators London Marathon expands to two days and 100,000 participants in 2027 as demand outgrows supply, with races introducing lotteries amid bigger fields and prize pursesMore from Fitt:
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Whoop's FDA Win, Xella's Launch, Workplace Wellness Gets Real
June 24, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Whoop wins FDA reprieve as agency drops warning letter over Blood Pressure Insights feature, giving wearable companies a clearer path to advanced health metrics without full device oversight Xella Health launches multi-omic platform combining genomics, hormones, and lifestyle data to assess 130+ conditions affecting women, building 15,000 waitlist after $3.7M pre-seed EGYM Wellpass survey finds 76% of employees exercise weekly yet 66% say jobs drive sedentary behavior, with workplace wellness influencing retention for six in ten workersMore from Fitt:
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Google's Health Sensor, Midi's Skincare Push, Mental Healthcare's DIY Era
June 23, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Google researchers publish findings showing smartphones can estimate heart rate by detecting facial blood flow changes through front-facing cameras Survey of 18,000 Americans finds people with depression increasingly combine cannabis, supplements, GLP-1s, and online communities alongside traditional care, especially younger adults Midi Health expands into skincare with prescription-grade topicals addressing hormone-related skin changes, embedding care into daily routines as women's health expands beyond symptomsMore from Fitt:
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Neko Health's New Scan, Temple's Brain Biomarker, Amazfit's Hybrid Bet
June 23, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
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Temple unveils Entropy, a new biomarker measuring real-time metabolic and stress load using blood flow patterns at the temple to track the physiological cost of exercise and recovery Amazfit launches Helio Strap Pro adding motion tracking and muscular load data for HYROX competitors, building a purpose-built system for hybrid training Neko Health adds body composition tracking and wearable integrations, combining a year of sleep and activity data with in-clinic scans measuring visceral fat and metabolic healthMore from Fitt:
