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Global Wellness News™ | July 6th, 2023

EGYM, the Munich-based smart fitness startup, raises $225M from Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners

The technology industry at large might not be in the best of health at the moment, but health and fitness startups appear to be alive and well.

Spotify CEO’s Startup Neko Health Attracts Big-Name Backers

The startup provides full-body AI scans to find issues (such as heart and skin conditions) and to optimize care before they become health problems.
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Despite the pandemic and inflation, the medical tourism industry is booming. Here’s why.

The industry was worth more than $70 billion before the pandemic. So, what’s behind such recent rapid growth in the sector? And are there pitfalls that individuals should be wary of?
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Climate change upends summer travel

Extreme heat is prompting tourists to rethink their plans.

The Future of Everything: A Look Ahead from The Wall Street Journal.

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Indoor Climbing Gyms Confront Growing Pains

More popular than ever, climbing gyms are scaling up – if they can afford it.

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