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Not BMI, not weight, but this factor determines how long you will live

Your ability to move and live independently while recovering from illness during aging, depends on your leg strength which serves as a key factor for functional longevity. Research conducted on large groups of people demonstrates that elderly individuals, who maintain powerful lower body muscles, will live longer, need fewer hospital visits and avoid entering long-term care facilities

15 Dec 2025 6:30 pm