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Sex hormones and menopause hormone therapy predict muscle strength across the lifespan.
Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)·September 1, 2026·PMID 42518302
Why it mattersAge-related declines in muscle strength accelerate after menopause, and this study provides population-level evidence that bioavailable sex hormones and MHT use are linked to preserved strength in aging females, highlighting a potential modifiable factor for sarcopenia prevention.
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