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health11 days ago•2 min saved

Torso Muscle Density Linked to Lower Heart Attack Risk, AI Study Finds

AI analysis of upper-body CT scans from 1,722 patients with chest pain found that higher chest and back muscle density (better-quality skeletal muscle) is associated with a 31% lower risk of heart attack and a 39% lower risk of death over 10 years. Muscle size did not predict risk, suggesting muscle composition matters. Findings, published in Radiology, could lead to routine scans flagging at-risk individuals who may benefit from more exercise or preventive treatments, though more research is needed.

via The Guardian|

#ai-imaging #exercise #health

health2 months ago•8 min saved

Sleep apnea linked to bigger but poorer-quality muscles, study finds

A Sleep and Breathing study of 209 adults found that those with obstructive sleep apnea have a higher skeletal muscle index (larger muscle mass) but lower muscle density, indicating fatter or less healthy muscle and potential functional impairment. Age and BMI appeared to influence muscle quality more than sleep apnea alone. Severe OSA correlated with lower muscle density and higher muscle index. Experts stress that treating OSA with CPAP, along with maintaining a healthy weight and activity, is important, and that imaging muscle quality may provide insights beyond size. The study cautions that results came from a single center and lifestyle factors were not fully assessed, warranting broader multi-center research.

via Fox News|

#cpap-therapy #health #muscle-density

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Muscle Density and Heart Health: Uncovering the Surprising Link"

A study from the University of California-San Diego suggests that men with larger abdominal muscle areas have a greater risk of heart disease, challenging the notion that more muscle means lower heart disease risk. The research found that men with the densest muscle within the abdominal cavity had nearly one quarter of the risk of heart disease later in life. This correlation was not found in women. The study opens up new paths for research and raises questions about the mechanisms behind this link, with genetics, diet, and exercise being potential factors.

via Study Finds|

#abdominal-muscles #health #heart-disease