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 ...

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 ...

As with muscle strength in general, grip strength naturally declines with age, “reflecting changes in muscle mass, neural ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85 ...

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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 ...