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Stronger muscles might protect against health problems from obesity

People with stronger handgrip were less likely to suffer obesity-related organ damage

The stronger their grip, the lower their risk

THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of the organ damage associated with obesity.

People with excess body fat who also had stronger handgrip strength were less likely to develop obesity-related heart, liver or kidney damage, researchers reported Oct. 15 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .

They were also less likely to die early, researchers noted.

“Our findings show that muscle strength is a powerful, early sign of who is most at risk of developing obesity-induced organ dysfunctions among people

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