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Older and Stronger, Live Longer?

Stronger grip and faster chair stand times were linked to longer survival in women aged 63 to 99 years.

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    Greater muscle strength linked with lower mortality in older women.

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    Study involved 5,472 women aged 63 to

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    Grip strength and chair stand tests used for assessment.

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    Higher grip strength associated with 33% lower death risk.

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    Fastest chair stand quartile linked to 37% lower mortality risk.

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    Results significant regardless of subgroups defined by age, race, or BMI.

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    Supports the importance of strength training for optimal aging.

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Older and Stronger, Live Longer?

Stronger grip and faster chair stand times were linked to longer survival in women aged 63 to 99 years.

  • by Julia Cipriano, MS, CMPP

  • February 16, 2026

  • 4 min

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