High blood pressure is often associated with general poor health outcomes, but a new study from the University of South Carolina reports that some of these negative effects may be reversed by building muscles.
In a 18-year study, the team of scientists examined the health data of a group of men over the age of 40 who had high blood pressure. They found that the participants with the highest muscle strength were 34 percent less likely to die from any cause when compared to their counterparts with less muscle mass.
Study authors suggested that older people with hypertension should consider integrating strength training into their exercise routine.
In an earlier study that was published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, it was found that grip strength predicted a longer lifespan in healthy, middle-aged men, even when the team of researchers took into account age, education, smoking status, physical activity and height.
Authors of that study said that greater muscle strength is associated with physiological benefits that may contribute to longevity, such as proper blood flow and bone support.
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