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Today we’re talking about muscle mass.
For many people, losing weight is the ultimate health goal. However, focusing solely on lowering the number on the scale often means overlooking something crucial: muscle mass.
We know that increasing muscle makes us stronger, but it also plays a surprising role in metabolism and helps keep unwanted fat at bay.
Dr. Vonda Wright joins me to explain why improving your body composition may be the smarter goal for lifelong health.
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