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For decades, the fitness and medical communities have championed muscle strength as a cornerstone of longevity. We’ve been told to lift heavy and build muscle mass to support our health as we age. But what if we've been missing a critical piece of the puzzle? New research from Mayo Clinic Proceedings highlights a compelling shift in this paradigm, suggesting that muscle power, the ability to generate force quickly, may be an even stronger predictor of a long and healthy life.