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In Women, Higher Body Fat May Protect Against Heart Disease Death, Study Shows – Newswise
A new UCLA study shows that while men and women who have high muscle mass are less likely to die from heart disease, it also appears that women who have higher

Enrique Rivero | March 16, 2021
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A new UCLA study shows that while men and women who have high muscle mass are less likely to die from heart disease, it also appears that women who have higher levels of body fat — regardless of their muscle mass — have a greater degree of protection than women with less fat.
The researchers analyzed national health survey data collected over a 15-year period and found that heart disease–related death in women with high muscle mass and high body fat was 42%…
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