A simple hand squeeze test may offer surprising clues about a person’s mental health, according to a large new study ...

Muscle strength is a powerful predictor of mortality that can quickly and inexpensively be assessed by measuring handgrip strength. In a new study, researchers developed cut-off points that apply to ...

Besides being inconvenient, painful and expensive to fix, a hip fracture is (obviously) a major health concern. So much so, experts consider it “among the most serious health events in older adults,” ...

Low handgrip strength has been linked to various health conditions – and not just among older people. Struggling to open jars or carry bags, even as a younger adult, may indicate a heart or lung issue ...

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 ...

Handgrip strength is the maximum force a person can apply with their hand, and it is often used as a proxy for overall ...

Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes – from type 2 diabetes to depression and even your longevity – is as simple as testing how tight your grip is. Grip strength refers to the power ...

A person’s hand strength may say much more about their health than most people realize. According to a major international ...

In a recent longitudinal study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Brazil investigated the potential association between dynapenia (loss of muscle strength and power) with functional ...