Poor or declining hand-grip strength in the oldest old is associated with poor survival and may be used as a tool to assess mortality, found a new article. The fastest growing segment of the elderly ...

Hand grip strength has become a reliable indicator of health, especially in older adults. Among other associations, a new study finds that low hand grip strength was linked to osteoporosis in women ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Grip strength is a measure of how tightly you can hold onto an object in your hand and how long you can ...

Shoppers say this handy little gadget "really works" — and it's on sale for under $20 (Photo via Amazon). Got a weak grip? If you're noticing your strength isn't what it used to be, there could be an ...

1 School of Sport, Health and Outdoor Education, Faculty of Business & Management, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen, United Kingdom 2 School of Health, Sport and Professional ...