A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age ...

While there’s no crystal ball to predict your future health, there are a few basic tests you can give yourself to gauge your ...

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 simple grip test can offer an early clue to your health — and whether your body is aging as it should.

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 ...

For evaluating vascular surgery patients, a handheld device available on Amazon for $50 provides a low-cost and simpler alternative to other frailty measures. Using a grip strength test to evaluate ...

Hand grip strength has been reported to be an excellent way to measure overall muscular strength. Some consider testing hand grip strength as another vital sign similar to measuring blood pressure, ...

New brain imaging research shows grip strength is linked to activity deep in the aging brain, offering clues to early ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - There is research out at the University of Florida that might save your life. Your grip strength is what researchers at the University of Florida studied, using ...