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The Secret Metabolic Engine Powering Your Health

True story: I'm 1/4 inch taller now than five years ago.

How? I don't know for certain, but I'm hoping it means that I've added to my bone mass and I'm preventing my vertebrae from compressing. The opposite usually happens during aging.

Keep this in mind: bones do more than hold you up—they fuel your metabolism. Active bone cells help regulate glucose, insulin, and even brain function. But when estrogen drops (hello, menopause), this balance shifts, raising the risk of osteoporosis and metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes.

New research shows bones act like endocrine organs, releasing hormones that influence everything from muscle function to energy balance. And the best way to keep them strong? Resistance training. Lifting weights doesn’t just build muscle—it fortifies bones, boosts metabolism, and protects against obesity and disease.

Strong bones, strong body, strong future. Lift heavy, live wonderfully.

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