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Global Wellness News™ | August 27th, 2026

Oura’s $16 Billion IPO Could Put a New Price on Wearable Tech

Oura Health is reportedly seeking a $16 billion valuation in a U.S. IPO, a pricing test that could reshape how Wall Street values wearable divisions at Apple and Alphabet.

Unapproved obesity drug spawns a black market frenzy

Demand for GLP-1s and other peptides is outpacing the regulatory system.

OurHouse Expands Family-Focused Wellness Clubs Across London

Family-focused clubs are turning the modern village into a premium proposition, and putting a price on having it all.

The Hypnotic World of Water Therapy: 7 Places to Experience Wellness’ Next Big Obsession

From ocean floor meditation to sound-bowl soaks, water therapy treatments are taking on new forms-here are seven I’m most excited about.

High-friction travel | VML

A new wave of travelers is actively seeking out friction to shock themselves back to reality.

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