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 ...

Studies have found poor grip strength is associated with greater risk of cognitive decline, with neurologist Dr Bing ...

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, ...

That ability to hold onto a bar or carry that *really* heavy suitcase? It’s not just a flex—it actually might be one of the simplest clues to how well you’re aging. Grip strength—the ability of your ...

Studies have found that poor grip strength was associated with a greater risk of cognitive decline and developing conditions such as dementia. Whilst this at-home test cannot definitely lead to a ...

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 ...

Maintaining a firm grip helps you perform better at the gym and in everyday life. We spoke to experts about why it matters ...

In this video, a bodybuilder takes on a brutal grip strength challenge designed to test forearm endurance, hand control, and ...