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 ...

How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently ...

Grip strength naturally declines over time, but age-adjusted reference ranges help distinguish normal aging from potential ...

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: ...

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

Stair descents are not just about going down steps but also about controlling your body weight as you descend. This exercise ...

Shoppers say this handy little gadget "really works" — and it's on sale for under $20 (Photo via Amazon). If your New Year's ...

A strong handshake generally makes a good first impression, but there is more to your grip than conveying confidence and trustworthiness. Science points to a stronger grip as an important key to ...

An annual trip to your primary care doctor's office starts with an assessment of your vital signs: heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen level and temperature. It will also include ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

A comprehensive study of more than 4,200 older adults reveals that hand grip weakness significantly affects quality of life, particularly among older women. Researchers analyzed data from the Korea ...