Impact of Abdominal Muscle on Heart Health

SOURCE studyfinds.org
Men with larger abdominal muscle area have a greater risk of heart disease, while those with dense muscle in the abdominal cavity have lower risk. The study found a strong correlation between increased muscle area and coronary heart disease in men, but not in women.

Key Points

  • Men with larger abdominal muscle area have higher risk of heart disease
  • Men with dense muscle in abdominal cavity have lower risk of heart disease
  • No correlation found between muscle and stroke in both men and women

Pros

  • Increased awareness on the impact of muscle density on heart health
  • Opens up new paths for research in the field of muscle health and heart disease

Cons

  • The mechanisms explaining the link between muscle and coronary issues are still unknown