How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently ...

A little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age, and could even help ...

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 ...

During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym ...

Grip strength naturally declines over time, but age-adjusted reference ranges help distinguish normal aging from potential ...

Our muscles weaken as we age. Measuring hand grip strength with a device known as a dynamometer is an excellent way to measure grip strength. Data now states that grip strength is an indicator of ...

Grip strength is increasingly recognized by researchers and clinicians as a functional vital sign. According to Pete Rohleder, a kinesiologist at Kansas State University, it reflects the cumulative ...

Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes – from type 2 diabetes to depression and even your longevity – is as simple as testing how tight your grip is. Grip strength refers to the power ...

President Donald Trump’s odd, grabbing handshake aside, people have long judged each other for the firmness — or lack thereof — of a handshake. A strong grip generally conveys confidence or even power ...

Shoppers say this handy little gadget "really works" — and it's on sale for under $20 (Photo via Amazon). Got a weak grip? If you're noticing your strength isn't what it used to be, there could be an ...