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The Need for Speed: Why Muscle Power Might Be Your Ticket to a Longer, Stronger Life
As a spine surgeon, I've seen how the body breaks down when it loses its edge—literally. A simple slip on ice can cascade into fractures, surgeries, and lost independence. But a new perspective in Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2025) by Salvatore Carbone, PhD, and Windy W. Alonso, PhD, flips the script: It's not just about building muscle strength—it's about power (speed + force) that could add years to your life. Let's dive into why this matters and how to harness it.
Why Women Might Be Winning the Heart Health Game with Exercise
I’ve spent two decades fixing spines, but the real “fix” for most patients starts long before they land on my operating table: movement. Today, a groundbreaking study in Nature Cardiovascular Research (2025) by Dr. Emily S. Lau just gave us the strongest evidence yet that women may be biologically wired to reap more heart protection from exercise than men. Let’s unpack this game-changer.