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Gyms Become Third Places, Medtronic Expands Wearables, GLP-1 Use Surges
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- Jul 8, 2026
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- 178
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Summary
July 8, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: 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 care Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → [email protected]