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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

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