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Muscle Strengthening Linked to Lower Risk of Dying

You can lower your risk of premature death by engaging in muscle-strengthening activities for just 30 to 60 minutes a week.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
Mar 20, 2022
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  • Engaging in muscle-strengthening exercises for just 30 to 60 minutes per week is enough to lower your risk of death

  • Muscle-strengthening activities were associated with a 10% to 17% lower risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, total cancer, diabetes and lung cancer

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis involving 38 studies a…

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