BOSTON - In addition to your weight and blood pressure, there is another vital sign that your doctor should measure at your next physical - your grip strength. The amount of force you can muster with ...

A large study of older women suggests that something as simple as grip strength may reveal who is more likely to live longer — independent of how much they exercise.

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 ...

A hand dynamometer to measure grip strength. Patients with inoperable stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) have an excellent oncological ...

New acquaintances are often judged by their handshake. Research has now recognized the simple squeeze as an important diagnostic tool in assessing strength and quality of life among critical care ...

A simple test such as the strength of your handgrip could be used as a quick, low-cost screening tool to help healthcare professionals identify patients at risk of type 2 diabetes. In new research, ...