Newser July 02, 2026 • 18:42

Quality of Muscles, Not Size, Lowers Heart Attack Risk - Newser

By Rob Quinn

Quality of Muscles, Not Size, Lowers Heart Attack Risk - Newser

People with denser chest, back muscles had a much lower risk, researchers say

The scans primarily captured back, pectoral, and the intercostal muscles between the ribs. Researchers say it was the composition, not the size, of muscles that was linked to lower heart attack and e… [+1196 chars]

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