New research has found that having stronger back and chest muscles could reduce the risk of heart attacks

Researchers suspect people with greater muscle density in torso area, who are also less likely to die prematurely, are those who exercise more

Don’t neglect your chest and back during your workouts.

Chest and back exercises strengthen key muscles in the upper body and, when these are healthy, the chances of dying young are typically slashed, experts say

New research has found that having stronger back and chest muscles could reduce the risk of heart attacks

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