More muscle mass at older ages fends off premature death
Body weight and a body mass index (BMI) calculation are often used as measures of health. Researchers pointed out that obesity (a BMI of 30 or higher) has been inconsistently associated with mortality, and that muscle and fat have different metabolic properties. Would the amount of muscle mass be associated with a lower risk of premature death?
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