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Home / Arthritis News / Don’t I Have to Lose Weight for Exercise to Have Health Benefits?

Don’t I Have to Lose Weight for Exercise to Have Health Benefits?

June 14, 2016 By Arthritis Center

Dr. Rebecca Manno answers if weight loss is necessary for exercise to have health benefits.

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