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A large scientific study suggests that muscle strength alone may play a powerful role in longevity—independent of fitness level or exercise habits.

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Researchers found that one key measure of physical fitness may strongly predict longevity later in life, especially among women.

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OF 70. NEW RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS THE BENEFITS OF MUSCULAR STRENGTH WHEN IT COMES TO MAINTAINING YOUR CARDIO VASCULAR HEALTH. THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY STUDIED 900 PEOPLE FOR TEN YEARS. THE ...

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A species of gut bacteria called Roseburia inulinivorans is specifically associated with human muscle strength and improved muscular performance in mice, finds research published online in the journal ...