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Why is it important to keep bones, joints, and muscles healthy as you age?
Why is it important to keep bones, joints, and muscles healthy as you age?
To support the body and help with movement
What can muscle-strengthening activities like lifting weights help with?
What can muscle-strengthening activities like lifting weights help with?
Increase or maintain muscle mass and strength
How can slowly increasing the amount of weight and repetitions in muscle-strengthening activities benefit individuals?
How can slowly increasing the amount of weight and repetitions in muscle-strengthening activities benefit individuals?
Provide even more benefits, regardless of age
What are some examples of everyday activities that can be affected by functional limitations?
What are some examples of everyday activities that can be affected by functional limitations?
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What is the estimated number of deaths that could be prevented if US adults ages 40 and older increased their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity by a small amount?
What is the estimated number of deaths that could be prevented if US adults ages 40 and older increased their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity by a small amount?
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At what step count per day does the risk of premature death level off for adults younger than 60?
At what step count per day does the risk of premature death level off for adults younger than 60?
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How can regular physical activity help people manage existing chronic conditions and disabilities?
How can regular physical activity help people manage existing chronic conditions and disabilities?
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