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 ...

Grip strength, which is how much force your hands apply when it grips something, can be a major indicator of your current health and be an early indicator if you’re losing muscle function. Doctors ...

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 ...

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Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85 ...

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 ...

A wealth of research links dementia risk to lifestyle choices and chronic illnesses. Among that data are studies that ...

As various aspects of the COVID pandemic are relaxed, I’m glad that handshakes are returning. I grew up in a time when meeting someone new or greeting old friends was a prompt for direct and energetic ...