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How does lifting weights affect your health?

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How does lifting weights affect your health?

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Vonda Wright, MD, says the benefits of strength training go way beyond stronger muscles. Learn how weight lifting helps melt belly fat and prevent arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, and other health woes.

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