Grip strength and the metabolic syndrome: findings from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study.
INTRODUCTION: Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength with age, is significantly associated with type 2 diabetes in older people. AIM: To determine whether there is a relationship between grip strength and features of the metabolic syndrome. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. METHODS: Data were...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2007
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