Why grip strength may be one of the best predictors of how well—and how long—you live

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

Grip strength: The test for your chances of living to 100

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 ...
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This level of grip strength is considered healthy for your age group

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

Hand-grip test can indicate decline in physical function of Parkinson's patients

A basic hand-grip test has proven to be a reliable tool to monitor the decline of patients with Parkinson's diseases, say investigators. UBC researchers Jenn Jakobi and Gareth Jones, both Health and ...
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A Weak Hand Grip Could Mean Greater Chance Of Early Death Or Cardiovascular Problems

A weak hand grip, as an indicator of diminished muscular strength, may be linked with early death, illness or disability, Canadian researchers say. The firmness of a person's grip could be a better ...
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Hand-grip test can indicate decline in physical function of Parkinson's patients

UBC researchers Jenn Jakobi and Gareth Jones, both Health and Exercise Sciences professors at UBC's Okanagan campus, recently completed a study that examined the methods used to monitor the ...