Increasing Skeletal Muscle Mass Could Prevent Stroke (P1.177)

Conclusion: High SMM group had low WMC/SI, especially in men. Increased SMM by muscle strengthening exercise may prevent stroke.Disclosure: Dr. Minn has nothing to disclose. Dr. Suk has nothing to disclose. Dr. Koh has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hwang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Park has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose. Dr. Song has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Minn, Y. K., Suk, S. H., Koh, I. S., Hwang, S.-H., Park, J. H., Lee, J. H., Song, H. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease: Risk Factors and Prevention Source Type: research