Low Muscular Strength In Teen Years Increases Suicide Risk And Risk Of Dying Early From Heart Disease

Teenagers with a low muscular strength have a 30% higher risk of committing suicide before the age of 55 years, and a 65% higher risk of developing psychiatric diseases such as depression of schizophrenia. In addition, a low muscular strength during childhood and adolescence is a strong predictor of early death - i.e. before 55 years of age - from cardiovascular disease. A low muscular strength is as powerful a predictor as obesity and high blood pressure... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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