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

Grip strength is an indicator of longevity, and testing your dead hang time can tell you how well your strength is holding up with age.

Grip strength is associated with a range of health outcomes, from type 2 diabetes to depression. Here’s how to check yours. In a world of technologically-driven longevity clinics with their ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A simple handgrip test may reveal more than muscle power in very old adults, offering insight into how ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A large, diverse cohort study shows that muscle strength, especially grip strength, may signal ...

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 ...

Handgrip strength test: simple squeeze predicts muscle, heart health, ageing, and cardiovascular risk.

Scientists have developed a simple clinical test that can assess the lower limb strength of patients to predict their risk of falls. The 'enhanced paper grip test' involves pulling a small card from ...