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title: "Muscle First: Why Strength Training Is the Key to Longevity"
description: "Muscle mass drives metabolic health, fall prevention, and disease resilience. Here is what the evidence says and how to start building strength at any age."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Muscle First: Why Strength Training Is the Key to Longevity

> Muscle mass drives metabolic health, fall prevention, and disease resilience. Here is what the evidence says and how to start building strength at any age.

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