Stronger chest and back muscles linked to lower heart attack risk
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Stronger chest and back muscles linked to lower heart attack risk

30 Jun 2026 · Originally published 30 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: People with strong chest and back less likely to have a heart attack, analysis suggests
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh used AI to analyse hospital scans and found that higher muscle density in the torso is associated with a reduced risk of heart attacks and premature death. The findings suggest that focusing on exercises which strengthen the back and chest could be a practical way to improve long-term heart health.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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