The Surprising Reason all Women should Lift Weights

If you’re looking for reasons you should be lifting weights, weight loss is a pretty compelling one — after all, lifting weights increases muscle mass, which burns more calories than fat — but the benefits to your mind are just as important. Besides putting you in a good mood and helping you de-stress, weight lifting may also boost your memory and cognitive functioning, a new study finds.

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