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Your Muscles Can Look Strong While Hiding This Longevity Clue

A UK Biobank study of more than 55,000 people found that fat inside the thigh muscles, not just around them, was linked to higher mortality and disease risk.

By Elliot O·Sep 4, 2026
Your Muscles Can Look Strong While Hiding This Longevity Clue

Originally reported by MindBodyGreen.

A UK Biobank study of more than 55,000 people found that fat inside the thigh muscles, not just around them, was linked to higher mortality and disease risk.

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