Body Composition, Rather Than Masculine Physical Traits, Linked to Aging Markers in Middle-Aged Men
BUFFALO, NY — October 28, 2026 — A new #research paper was #published in Volume 18 of Aging on October 6, 2026, titled “Body composition, but not morphological masculinity, is associated with biological aging markers in middle-aged men.” The study found that masculine physical characteristics were not independently associated with biological aging markers in middle-aged men. Instead, body composition, particularly fat-free mass percentage and body fat distribution, showed stronger relationships with inflammation and growth hormone levels. However, these associations disappeared after…
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