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Back to EpisodesHealthcare Costs Surge, Gym Growth Slows, Marathons Hit Capacity
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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June 26, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
Today's top stories:
- 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 purses
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