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 ...

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

Maintaining a firm grip helps you perform better at the gym and in everyday life. We spoke to experts about why it matters ...

It's easy to think that measuring your health and fitness can only be done using costly devices like Oura rings, Fitbits and smartwatches. However, you don't need a complicated tool or eye-wateringly ...

Grip strength measures the force you exert with your hands when holding or squeezing an object. Weaker grip strength is often associated with frailty, and studies suggest that it may be linked to ...

Grip strength is increasingly recognised as a robust biomarker for overall health and functional capacity in older adults. Beyond its simplicity and cost‐effectiveness, handgrip measurement provides ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That ability to hold onto a bar or carry that *really* heavy suitcase? It’s not just a flex—it actually ...

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 ...

A quick handgrip test could do more than measure muscle power; it might predict who’s most at risk of obesity-related diseases long before symptoms appear. Study: Handgrip Strength and Trajectories of ...

Want to know how healthy you are? There’s one health metric experts can look to for hints about everything from your cardiovascular risks to your brain health and even your risk of dying by any cause: ...

SPONSORED CONTENT is content paid for by a partner. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. As we age, the strength of our grip becomes an ...