Grip strength is an indicator of longevity, and testing your dead hang time can tell you how well your strength is holding up with age.

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

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 major study of almost 4,500 older adults in China has revealed a significant connection between grip strength and cognitive function. The research suggests that how firmly older adults can squeeze ...

Scientists have developed a simple clinical test that can assess the lower limb strength of patients to predict their risk of falls. The 'enhanced paper grip test' involves pulling a small card from ...

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

A quick handgrip test could do more than measure muscle power; it might predict who’s most at risk of obesity-related diseases long before symptoms appear. Study: Handgrip Strength and Trajectories of ...