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The Science Behind Strength Training for Longevity: Why Muscle Mass Matters as You Age
By Clarissa Vanner Fitness News & Advice

The Science Behind Strength Training for Longevity: Why Muscle Mass Matters as You Age

As the years pass, maintaining strength becomes more than a fitness goal, it becomes a key part of aging well. Muscle mass plays a vital role in mobility, balance, metabolism, and even disease prevention. Research continues to show that strength training can significantly extend both lifespan and quality of life, especially in older adults. Muscle […]

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Reasons You Should Start Lifting Weights Regularly
Medically Reviewed by Eric Leckie, PT Your Health

Reasons You Should Start Lifting Weights Regularly

An effective fitness plan needs to include weights and a commitment to strength training. It doesn’t mean you have to pump 50-pound dumbbells or spending your whole trip to the gym on the weight machines, but it does mean some investment of time and energy in using weights.

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Innocent Habits That Negatively Affect Hormone Levels
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrea Eisenberg, MD Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Innocent Habits That Negatively Affect Hormone Levels

Our bodies are coursing with hormones, and those hormones are responsible for some of the most essential functions in the body, including puberty, sleep, stress levels, mood, sex drive, weight, appetite, and more. However, certain seemingly innocent habits can wreak havoc on your hormones and those vital physical and mental functions.

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