Skip to content

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

4 min

Do people with big calves live longer? Exploring the science behind calf size and longevity

In a prospective study of Chinese centenarians, participants who survived had a significantly longer calf circumference than those who passed away. This growing body of evidence suggests there is a valid scientific basis to the question: **Do people with big calves live longer?** The relationship is not about the calves themselves, but what they represent: good muscle mass and robust cardiovascular health.

Read Healthy Aging