Build muscle and you'll live longer

[Lexus II]

Source:
University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences

Summary:
The more muscle mass older Americans have, the less likely they are to die prematurely, new research shows. The findings add to the growing evidence that overall body composition -- and not the widely used body mass index, or BMI -- is a better predictor of all-cause mortality. "In other words, the greater your muscle mass, the lower your risk of death," said the study's co-author. "Thus, rather than worrying about weight or body mass index, we should be trying to maximize and maintain muscle mass."

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140314095102.htm

I always believed this to be true and now we have proof.

[Mr Anabolic]

I guess they should have said "build muscle naturally".

Lots of younger BBers and powerlifters who had tons of muscle who died young.

[jude2]

I guess they should have said "build muscle naturally".

Lots of younger BBers and powerlifters who had tons of muscle who died young.

They said older not younger.