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Gabrielle Lyon’s Playbook for Muscle: Functional Strength At Any Age
For years, health advice has pushed us to eat less, weigh less, and take up less space. But according to physician Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., that mindset is undermining our long-term health. On a recent episode of the mindbodygreen podcast, Lyon makes the case that skeletal muscle (not body weight) is one of the most important drivers of longevity, metabolic health, and independence as we age.
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