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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ella Pickover

Pump iron for longer life – study

Regular exercise with weights is linked to a lower risk of early death from any cause except of cancer, according to a new study.

The research, published in the journal British Journal of Sports Medicine, also found that a weekly exercise routine that includes both weights and aerobic activities could have an additive effect.

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