What if your hand held a valuable clue to your future? Without a crystal ball or complex tests, a simple gesture could reveal ...

A little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age, and could even help ...

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

Grip strength is increasingly recognized by researchers and clinicians as a functional vital sign. According to Pete Rohleder, a kinesiologist at Kansas State University, it reflects the cumulative ...

Hand grip strength has been reported to be an excellent way to measure overall muscular strength. Some consider testing hand grip strength as another vital sign similar to measuring blood pressure, ...

During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym ...

Researchers from the University of Michigan say they’ve identified an association between muscle weakness and accelerated biological age, emphasizing the importance of strength training and ...

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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many tests claim to be able to tell how long you’ll live. But research suggests that a simple measure you ...

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 ...

“It is similar to measuring blood pressure. When the level of blood pressure is outside of a particular range, the doctor can either decide to prescribe a particular medicine or to send the patient to ...

Mobility. While grip strength isn't necessarily used when you're walking, it's associated with mobility. People with physical limitations are more likely to have decreased grip strength.‌ Overall ...