#1: Muscle quality and blood sugar:

We know that muscle strength is a great predictor of health and independence as we age – but there is another metric that matters, too.

Muscle quality is an estimate of how strong your muscles are relative to their size. In studies, it is calculated by dividing handgrip strength by muscle mass.

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How taking care of yourself is an act of kindness to others:

I often think about what motivates someone to make the effort to stay healthy. There are many personal benefits to staying healthy – less trips to the doctor, or looking and feeling better – but we often ignore one of the greatest benefits of all: the impact it has on those we love .

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