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A Simple Pinch May Predict Spinal Fractures: Arm Fat’s Surprising Role in Bone Quality and Strength


Research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Stockholm suggests that measuring the total fat mass in the arms could help predict the risk of spinal fractures in individuals over 50. These findings could lead to simpler and less costly methods for identifying those at high ris

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