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flag Stronger older women live longer, study finds.

flag A new study published in February 2026 in JAMA Network Open finds that greater muscular strength is linked to longer lifespans in women aged 63 to 99, even after accounting for age, health, aerobic fitness, and lifestyle factors. flag Using grip strength and the 5-times-sit-to-stand test, researchers analyzed data from 5,472 women in the Women’s Health Initiative. flag Over an eight-year follow-up, more than a third died, but stronger women had a significantly lower risk of early death—reducing it by at least a third. flag The results suggest muscular strength independently contributes to longevity, highlighting strength training as a key factor in healthy aging.

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