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Teenage boys who were stronger in their legs had a lower chance of developing serious heart artery blockages when they got older.
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Physical fitness in male adolescents and atherosclerosis in middle age: a population-based cohort study
Cohort Study
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2024 Feb 14This study found that teenage boys with stronger leg muscles were much less likely to have serious heart artery blockages decades later, even after accounting for other health factors — so strong muscles as a teen might help your heart stay healthy for life.
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