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 pre ...

FOX31's Matt Mauro spoke with a geriatric physical therapist at Denver Health about the importance of grip strength, how to ...

The researchers found that people with weaker grip strengths had a 45% higher risk of dying during the study period than ...

Test your grip in just one minute to reveal your fitness, immune strength, and aging risk, says a certified trainer.

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 ...

A major study of almost 4,500 older adults in China has revealed a significant connection between grip strength and cognitive function. The research suggests that how firmly older adults can squeeze ...

This isn’t a new concept, and, in fact, doctors usually test grip strength during check-ups as people get older or if they’re getting ready for surgery. “It’s part of the measure of ...

Lawrence Hayes has received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust, and the Physiological Society.

Blood pressure and blood tests are classic indicators of health but now a scientists says our hand grip is also holds ...

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 ...