A recent study linked greater grip strength to a lower risk of developing chronic health issues or dying early due to obesity. Grip strength is a good proxy for overall muscle strength and physical ...

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Dear Doctors: I am a 46-year-old woman, and I recently moved to be closer to my family. I have a new doctor who surprised me by talking about grip strength. She said it’s an important measure of ...

Handgrip strength test: simple squeeze predicts muscle, heart health, ageing, and cardiovascular risk.

Hand grip strength has become a reliable indicator of health, especially in older adults. Among other associations, a new study finds that low hand grip strength was linked to osteoporosis in women ...

Studies have found poor grip strength is associated with greater risk of cognitive decline, with neurologist Dr Bing explaining how a simple test offers a 'window' into brain health ...

Grip strength exercises after 60 to restore hand power fast, from a certified trainer. Learn the 4 moves.