BOSTON - In addition to your weight and blood pressure, there is another vital sign that your doctor should measure at your next physical - your grip strength. The amount of force you can muster with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Our study suggests that measurement of grip strength is a simple, inexpensive, risk-stratifying method to ...