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Q&A 440: The Ultimate Guide To Grip Strength & Longevity, Ben's Latest Parenting Tips, Movement Snacks, Cannabis For Sleep & Much More!

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Hand Grip Strength Is a Good Predictor of Longevity

A new study shows that hand grip strength is associated with morbidity accumulation. Stronger muscle mass means lower mortality, and carrying larger amounts of muscle can be beneficial to health. Good mus quality is important for healing, because it serves as a pool of ameno acids. It's almost like by having a little bit of extra muscle, you're building a greater amount of insurance for other diseases that might come to get you.

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