Ebenezer Samuel and Pat Davidson discuss the connection between grip strength and longevity and whether people need to ...

Grip strength is linked to slower aging and better heart health. Here are some easy weight-training exercises to boost it.

Want to know how healthy you are? There’s one health metric experts can look to for hints about everything from your cardiovascular risks to your brain health and even your risk of dying by any cause: ...

During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym ...

People with obesity who also have high muscle mass may be less likely to have obesity-related organ damage. This observation was described in the study "Handgrip Strength and Trajectories of ...

You might not realize it, but understanding how to build grip strength—the force in your hands and lower arms—is vital for day-to-day life. Whether you’re lifting weights, hefting a tennis racket, or ...

Understanding and maintaining physical well-being is essential for high quality of life, and grip strength is a surprisingly insightful measure of overall health that can provide valuable insight.

Older adults with better grip strength experienced fewer falls compared with those with weaker grip strength, a new study finds. But that correlation only holds true among those below the age of 75.

Stop and consider this for a moment: when was the last time you thought about your grip strength? Well, maybe you should think about it more often. Sure, having strong hands and forearms can be great ...