Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The science is clear: more of us should start lifting. A new study found it can actually help you live longer. So why is it so good for your health - and how can you start doing more of it?

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Health correspondent Melissa Hogenboom joined What in the World to unpack the latest studies.

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