This week's health and fitness headlines cover major policy chaos, new health research, and some surprisingly good news from the fitness industry.
In This Episode:
Mental Health Funding Chaos – The Trump administration cut $2 billion in mental health and addiction treatment grants affecting 2,000+ organizations nationwide, only to reverse the decision 24 hours later after bipartisan backlash. We break down what happened, why it matters for vulnerable communities, and what this means for the stability of mental health services moving forward.
Trump's "Great Healthcare Plan" – President Trump announced a new healthcare proposal promising to send money directly to Americans instead of insurance companies, with plans to lower prescription drug prices and increase price transparency. But the plan is light on specifics. We examine what's actually in it, what's missing (including the expired ACA subsidies that doubled premiums for millions), and what busy families need to know right now.
Food Preservatives Linked to Cancer and Diabetes – Two major French studies published in The BMJ and Nature Communications found that common food preservatives—sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate, and potassium sorbate—are linked to significantly higher risks of prostate cancer, breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes. We break down the research, put the risk in perspective, and give you practical steps to reduce your exposure without going crazy.
U.S. Gyms Hit Record Growth – After 19 consecutive quarters of growth, American gyms saw record traffic in Q4 2025, with visits matching pre-pandemic peaks. We explore what's driving the surge, why budget gyms are leading the way, and what this says about Americans' commitment to fitness.
Navy SEALs Get a Brutal New Fitness Test – The Navy unveiled a new Combat Fitness Test for SEALs, SWCC, EOD, and divers—featuring an 800-meter swim with fins, weighted push-ups, weighted pull-ups, and a weighted mile run. We break down the scoring standards and what the rest of us can learn from having objective fitness benchmarks.
This episode is for busy parents and professionals who want the week's most important health and fitness news—distilled, contextualized, and made actionable—in under 15 minutes.
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Stronger Weekly is a health and fitness show for busy parents and professionals who want to stay healthy—but don’t have time to chase every trend or sit through long, unfocused interviews.
Each week, we filter the health and fitness news that matters and translate it into clear, practical takeaways. You’ll also hear conversations with trusted experts on fitness, mental health, stress, nutrition, and parenting. Hosted by Jesse Carrajat, USMC Veteran, fitness coach, healthcare executive, and father of three.
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