Strength training for women's longevity

Climaxing with strong new evidence from JAMA Network Open (2026, 5,400 women) linking grip strength and chair stand to longevity; JACC study (102,000 women, 15 years) showing 2+ hrs/week strength training cuts CVD risk by 20% and heart attack risk by 44%, and combining with aerobic yields 45% lower heart attack risk; sweet spot 90-120 min/week reduces neurological deaths by 27%. New today: anaerobic exercise article reinforces heavy lifting; lifelong athlete study shows muscle size/strength hold steady from 40-81 with consistent training.