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Midlife strength training tied to lower diabetes risk
Key Takeaways
- A large U.S. cohort study linked resistance training to lower type 2 diabetes risk.
- At least two hours per week was associated with a 27% lower risk versus no strength training.
- The greatest benefit appeared in adults who sustained resistance training throughout midlife.
- Combined strength training, aerobic activity and lower sedentary time were tied to the lowest risk.
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