Why Strength Matters

Why Strength Matters
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You might not need to lift boulders, tires, or other heavy objects every day. But regardless of that, strength matters.

Being strong enough to take on daily tasks makes life easier. But strength goes further than physical ability. Research has indicated muscle strength can also provide insight into your risk for chronic illness.

Mohan Garikiparithi
Mohan Garikiparithi
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Mohan Garikiparithi, MD, practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before shifting his focus to health communications. During his practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in India. During a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed an interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine.
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