Skinny Is Where You Go to Die: Muscle Power & Myokines for Ageing Women with Dr. Paul Taylor
BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & PerimenopauseShow Notes
Your muscles aren't just for moving — they're an endocrine organ, releasing hundreds of signalling molecules called myokines every time you contract them. Dr. Paul Taylor breaks down the science of myokines, why muscular power (not just strength) is the strongest predictor of how long you'll live, and why the pursuit of "skinny" is costing women their healthspan. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/kf7dNZUd5CA
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