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: ...

A comprehensive study of more than 4,200 older adults reveals that hand grip weakness significantly affects quality of life, particularly among older women. Researchers analyzed data from the Korea ...

Thanks to our new, 20-second hand-washing practices, our hands got a lot of attention this year. But while most of us know how important it is to keep them clean (cough, cough: very), you may not ...

Get a grip! Quite literally, this time. Because your grip can tell a lot about your health. It can even predict how long you will live. According to science, a strong handgrip can tell more than your ...

Whether you're performing daily tasks — such as doing laundry — or lifting weights in the gym, a strong grip is key to your success. But have you ever wondered how strong your grip is? Well, a grip ...

You might not realize it, but understanding how to build grip strength—the force in your hands and lower arms—is vital for day-to-day life. Whether you’re lifting weights, hefting a tennis racket, or ...

A recent study linked greater grip strength to a lower risk of developing chronic health issues or dying early due to obesity. Grip strength is a good proxy for overall muscle strength and physical ...

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