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Exercise Variety Linked to Longevity, Measles Outbreak Hits 30-Year High & the Science of Workout Playlists | Health & Fitness News
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- Stronger Weekly
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- Jan 23, 2026
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- 805
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Summary
This week in our weekly bonus news episode, we break down the most important health & fitness headlines of the week: A new Harvard study finds that exercise variety — not just volume — is linked to a 19% lower risk of early death. U.S. measles cases hit their highest level in over 30 years, with outbreaks spreading across multiple states and vaccination rates falling below herd immunity thresholds. University of Surrey research links vitamin D deficiency to a 33% higher risk of hospitalization from respiratory infections like flu and pneumonia. Why scrolling your phone to "relax" may actually be keeping your brain in a stressed state — and what to do instead. The science of workout music: how tempo, familiarity, and timing can make you literally stronger. Check in every Tuesday for interviews and deep dives on the health & fitness topics that matter most, and Fridays for your weekly news briefing. SPONSORS - Get nutritional supplements that work as hard as you do: www.puristnutrition.com - Build a world-class home gym with Rep Fitness: www.repfitness.com - Bulletproof your drinking with Clutch; medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn - Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ - YouTube Channel: Stronger Weekly - YouTube - Visit our website …