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A comprehensive study of more than 4,200 older adults reveals that hand grip weakness significantly affects quality of life, particularly among older women. Researchers analyzed data from the Korea ...

A simple test of grip strength could be able to predict whether women will develop diabetes after going through the menopause. Korean researchers found an association after analysing data collected ...

Understanding and maintaining physical well-being is essential for high quality of life, and grip strength is a surprisingly insightful measure of overall health that can provide valuable insight.

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

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Researchers at Washington State University analyzed data from 4,316 U.S. adults, drawn from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. They primarily measured grip strength, a ...

Eating a high-protein, well-balanced diet, getting 7-9 hours of sleep, walking 10,000 steps a day, and so much more are essential to a healthy and prolonged life. We see so much on social media from ...