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Weight Training for Older Women Shown to Boost Brain Function

The research on the numerous benefits of weight lifting for women (and men) is exhaustive.  It can do everything from build muscles which help reduce body fat and improve balance to increasing the survival rate in some cancer patients.  And if all the benefits weren’t already sort of mind blowing, some new research suggests that [...]

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The Age-Fighting Power of Weight Training for Women over 50

Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones as the density and quality of the bone is reduced.  As the bones decline in strength they become more susceptible to fractures.  Most commonly, hip, spine and wrist fractures are associated with osteoporosis… mostly due to falls. Osteoporosis (which affects 10 million Americans… with another 34 million more [...]

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