Handgrip strength test: simple squeeze predicts muscle, heart health, ageing, and cardiovascular risk.

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 ...

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

During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym ...

Grip strength correlates with working memory performance and prefrontal activation, highlighting its potential as a cognitive ...

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 ...

A large study of older women suggests that something as simple as grip strength may reveal who is more likely to live longer — independent of how much they exercise.

An unusual at-home test involving hand strength could potentially indicate early signs of certain types of dementia. The test, which takes only a few minutes to perform, might provide crucial insights ...