Muscle loss, weak grip, and slow walking pace predict higher stroke risk

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Muscle loss, weak grip, and slow walking are linked to increased stroke risk. New research analyzed UK Biobank data, finding low muscle strength raised stroke risk by 30%, lower grip strength by 7%, and slow walking pace by 64%. These simple physical function measures could help identify high-risk individuals for earlier stroke prevention strategies.


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