Weak Grip Strength Linked to Higher Heart Failure Risk, Especially in Women
This study suggests keeping muscle and grip strength up may matter for long-term heart health.
A weak handgrip and muscle loss were tied to a much higher chance of developing heart failure years later. This link was tracked in over 267,000 middle-aged British adults, and it was stronger in younger people and women. The researchers also found that people with muscle loss had blood markers pointing to inflammation and lower omega-3 levels.
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