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 ...

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Our muscles weaken as we age. Measuring hand grip strength with a device known as a dynamometer is an excellent way to measure grip strength. Data now states that grip strength is an indicator of ...

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Grip strength is a key indicator of overall health and longevity, peaking in your 30s and declining with age. Simple at-home tests using everyday objects can provide a trackable measurement. Exercises ...

Q: 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 health. I have ...

An annual trip to your doctor’s office usually involves an assessment of your vital signs: heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen level and temperature. It will also include measuring ...

Reduced muscle strength, as assessed by grip strength using a Jamar dynamometer, was associated with greater risk for all-cause and CV mortality and incidence of CVD, according to new data published ...

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