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Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?

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What backs it

Peer-reviewed research showing correlation between regular strength training and reduced all-cause mortality risk; BBC Health typically reports on established medical studies with institutional backing

What it doesn’t mean

Correlation does not prove causation; individual results vary by age, baseline fitness, technique, and overall lifestyle; does not specify which populations benefit most or potential injury risks from improper training

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