Mobility. While grip strength isn't necessarily used when you're walking, it's associated with mobility. People with physical limitations are more likely to have decreased grip strength.‌ Overall ...

Dear Doctors: I am a 46-year-old woman, and I recently moved to be closer to my family. I have a new doctor who surprised me by talking about grip strength. She said it’s an important measure of ...

Background: Low hand grip strength is a strong predictor for both long-term and short-term disability and mortality. The Nintendo Wii Balance Board (WBB) is an inexpensive, portable, wide-spread ...

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 ...

A new study has directly linked handgrip strength to remaining life expectancy. The researchers have developed standard thresholds to enable clinical care providers to detect increased mortality risk ...

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 ...

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 ...

The study-population consisted of 18 women and 12 men with a mean age of 69 ± 4.2 years. Characteristics included height 168.5 ± 6.9 cm, weight 72.5 ± 13.7 kg, BMI 25.5 ± 4.2 kg/m 2, number of ...