Matt Fuchs writes about science, health, aging, and well-being. His Substack is Prime Factors and he is a 2026-2027 Knight-Wallace Fellow. Matt Fuchs writes about science, health, aging, and ...

Your grip does more than help you carry groceries or open jars. Research suggests that grip strength serves as a key health indicator, revealing insights into physical fitness, cognitive function, and ...

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.

Grip strength is a measure of how tightly you can hold onto an object in your hand and how long you can firmly grasp it. Hand grip is a very helpful bodily function that allows us to hold, lift, or ...

Grip strength is associated with greater longevity and lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Grip strength is also linked to strength training, such as pulling or carrying heavy weights. Exercises ...

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 ...

How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently linking a strong grip to a healthier, longer life. Every time you twist open ...

A firm handshake has long been seen as a sign of confidence. But doctors now say it may also reflect something deeper: overall health. Grip strength, a simple measure of how firmly a person can ...

A strong grip can tell you many things about your health. XArtProduction/ Shutterstock Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes – from type 2 diabetes to depression and even your longevity – ...

Here, fitness experts break down the new research.

A wealth of research links dementia risk to lifestyle choices and chronic illnesses. Among that data are studies that consistently show physical activity, specifically building and maintaining ...