A 3-second grip strength test might predict how well you'll age. Weaker grip strength has been linked to higher risks of heart disease, cognitive decline, certain cancers, and early death. To test and ...

Unless you’re deep into the world of optimization, you might not know how to improve your grip strength, or why that's even important. Sure, toting around your grocery bags can be testing if you’re ...

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

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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 ...

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

SDI's Animal Grip Strength System allows for flexibility in fore- and hind-limb grip strength testing by including adjustable mesh grips with a range of 0-45° and gauges with variable capacities to ...

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

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: ...

Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness. Credit... Supported by By Hilary Achauer Photographs by Ashley Barker How do you know if you are fit? Or, at least, fit enough?