Health · 6 September 2026
Why your calf size might predict your lifespan
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A study revealed that individuals in older age groups whose calf circumferences measured less than 31cm experienced approximately twice the risk of mortality across a nine-year span. The link between calf size and longer life seems to be especially true for older people. Scientists believe calf size could show a person's sarcopenia, which is age-related muscle loss.
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