Grip strength is necessary to maintain mobility and independence as you age. Here are five ways to improve it.

Older women with higher grip strength had a significantly lower risk of death, even after accounting for activity levels, ...

When was the last time you successfully opened a jar without assistance? If you’re drawing a blank, it’s time to start adding grip strength exercises to your workout routine. Grip strength is ...

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

Hand grip strength has become a reliable indicator of health, especially in older adults. Among other associations, a new study finds that low hand grip strength was linked to osteoporosis in women ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Adam Taylor is a professor and director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre at Lancaster University. This story originally featured on The Conversation. The human hand is remarkable. Not only does ...