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Strong Support

The worst metabolic health is seen in people who have both a big waist and weak muscles for their size—this combination is a much stronger warning sign than either one alone.

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The study found that people with a big waist and weak grip strength (relative to their body weight) are up to eight times more likely to have multiple health problems linked to metabolism, and that using both measurements together works better than using just one.

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No contradicting evidence found

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