02/24/2026
A newly published report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has found that greater muscular strength, measured by grip strength and chair stands, is linked to lower mortality in older women (63-99 years). This association holds true even when accounting for physical activity, sedentary time, and other health factors, suggesting strength maintenance is key for optimal aging.
Exercise is Medicine!
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2845052