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 chair exercises to improve grip strength after 60, a simple routine designed by CPT Tyler Read for stronger hands.

Grip strength exercises for men over 55, from trainer TJ Pierce, to restore hand power, posture, and daily function.

The muscles in the wrist and hands have been tied to longevity and quality of life. Why is that, and how can you strengthen them? By Connie Chang A solid grip is a huge help when playing sports or ...

Grip strength is essential for daily activities and is a key indicator of health and longevity. Simple exercises, such as ball squeezes, towel twists, dead hangs, and farmers' carries, can build grip ...

Thanks to our new, 20-second hand-washing practices, our hands got a lot of attention this year. But while most of us know how important it is to keep them clean (cough, cough: very), you may not ...

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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. You probably work your ...

Here's what you need to know about grip strength and cognitive decline ...