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#1 Best AT HOME Test to Predict Longevity - Ford Brewer MD MPH (PrevMed Health)

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Grip Strength and Longevity

This chapter examines the strong link between grip strength and reduced mortality rates, emphasizing its role as an indicator of overall health and muscle mass. The speakers discuss how physical strength, particularly grip and leg strength, impacts longevity, metabolic health, and cognitive function, while addressing the challenges of maintaining muscle mass as one ages. They conclude that regular strength training and high-intensity workouts are essential for older adults to counteract age-related declines in muscle and metabolic health.

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