For women over 60, muscle strength matters
Medical Xpress
February 17, 2026
You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity, according to the findings of a University at Buffalo-led study of more than 5,000 women between the ages of 63 and 99. The work is published in JAMA Network Open.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/17/2026