Health · 31 August 2026
Calf muscles help pump blood to your heart, reducing death risk
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Your calf muscles act as a "second heart" by squeezing veins in your lower legs, helping blood return against gravity. Studies revealed a heightened mortality risk in subsequent years among individuals with compromised calf pump function, with the most significant impairment correlating to a doubled risk of death. Walking and regular movement are simple ways to activate this pump and keep it working effectively.
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