Lifting Weights Twice a Week

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sabrina Strickland, MD · Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery · Last reviewed: December 13, 2023

October 22, 2015

Yet another reason to lift weights! Lifting light weights twice a week slowed down memory loss and improved gait in this study.

Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain – NYTimes.com

Source: mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2015/10/21/lifting-weights-twice-a-week-may-aid-the-brain/

improved gait, memory loss, New York Times

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