Hand grip strength has become a reliable indicator of health, especially in older adults. Among other associations, a new study finds that low hand grip strength was linked to osteoporosis in women ...

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A recent study linked stronger grip strength to a lower risk of developing obesity-related health conditions and early death.

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We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how standing on one leg can reveal your brain age, while your exercise recovery rate can tell you how your heart is faring. And while markers like how many ...

Increased grip strength correlates with lower obesity-related disease risk, suggesting muscle power as a key factor in ...

Among patients with preclinical obesity, stronger grip strength was associated with reduced risk for progression to ...

Studies suggest that a stronger gripping ability may help cut your risk of dementia. Here’s why. If you’ve ever had trouble opening a pickle jar, you know that it can make you feel momentarily ...