Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | July 23rd, 2026

Want to live forever? There’s a house for that

Over-optimization is coming to your home-if you can afford it.

‘I trust my own body’: The rise of the unquantified self

The growing ‘unquantified self’ movement is rebelling against data-driven wellness and the pressure to track every aspect of our bodies and minds

Hilo raises $19M Series B extension for Fitbit-style blood pressure health system: Can it replace 145-year-old cuff technology? – TFN

Swiss healthtech company Hilo by Aktiia has raised more than $119 million, including a $19 million Series B extension backed by Dell Family Office.

This $46 Million Toilet Startup Is Betting Smart Seats Can Be A Billion-Dollar Business

Medical tech company Casana raised $46 million to launch a toilet seat that monitors your health. Their goal? Make sittables the next wearables.

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