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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 20 MIN

Can EMS Zapping Your Muscles Keep You Stronger for Longer – Even in Your 60s and Beyond?

from Health Research Digest with Leo and Eva · host Leo and Eva

Imagine hitting your sixties and noticing your legs getting weaker every year. What if a simple at-home device could reverse that decline? Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago made a compelling discovery after reviewing 12 rigorous clinical trials with 435 older adults. In 9 of those studies, electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) produced significant gains in muscle strength. For everyday people, this means a realistic way to stay stronger, more mobile, and independent longer — without needing heavy weights or the gym. Discover how NMES and dynamic FES can help protect your muscle health as you age. Full details: https://oriems.fit/blogs/research-digest/can-zapping-your-muscles-keep-you-stronger-for-longer

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