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

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

Grip strength can indicate heart health. A study links weaker grip to higher risks of heart issues. Grip strength is a better predictor than blood pressure. Test grip with a dynamometer or tennis ball ...

BOSTON - In addition to your weight and blood pressure, there is another vital sign that your doctor should measure at your next physical - your grip strength. The amount of force you can muster with ...

Weak grip strength is linked with shorter survival and a greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to an international study involving almost 140000 adults from 17 culturally and ...

Grip strength is associated with a range of health outcomes, from type 2 diabetes to depression. Here’s how to check yours. In a world of technologically-driven longevity clinics with their ...

Your ability to squeeze, lift, and hold can say a lot about how well you’re aging. Improving it now could add healthy years ...

Hand grip strength has been reported to be an excellent way to measure overall muscular strength. Some consider testing hand grip strength as another vital sign similar to measuring blood pressure, ...

Adam Taylor is a professor and director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre at Lancaster University. This story originally featured on The Conversation. The human hand is remarkable. Not only does ...

Weak grip strength is linked with shorter survival and a greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to an international study involving almost 140,000 adults from 17 culturally and ...