Even though people with long-lived parents live longer, they don’t have stronger hands in middle age — so their longer life isn’t because they’re physically stronger earlier on.

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Handgrip strength at midlife and familial longevity

Cohort Study

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2012 Oct

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Handgrip strength at midlife and familial longevity

Score: 48

DOI: 10.1007/s11357-011-9295-4

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