Strength genes influence longevity and health

Scientists from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland have found that the presence of genes responsible for higher levels of strength also play a key role in longevity and reducing the risk of developing various diseases. The results of the study were published in the Science Daily news portal.More than 340 thousand people aged from 40 to 108 years took part in the study. The authors used handgrip strength to assess genetic predisposition to greater muscle strength, survival, and reduced disease risk.The results showed that higher handgrip str