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Even when controlling for aerobic fitness and daily physical activity, stronger muscles were associated with longevity.

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Women's physiology differs, and accordingly, muscle mass also varies with their reproductive health. Kushal elaborated, "As women age, especially after their thirties, muscle mass naturally declines.