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What your grip strength says about your health — and exercises that will improve it
Grip strength is measured using a device called a dynamometer, which provides readings of how many kilograms of force someone generates when they compress its handle in their hand. Normal grip ...
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Longevity Experts Say Grip Strength Is An Indicator of How You're Aging—Here's Why That Matters
In the last few years, grip strength has caught the attention of fitness editors and individuals eager to get ahead. And for good reason: Many studies show that grip strength is a biomarker of ...
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Men Are Getting Weaker — because We’re Not Raising Men
Indeed, the grip strength of the sample of college men had declined so much — from 117 pounds of force to 98 — that it now matched that of older Millennial women. In other words, the average ...
Hand grip strength is one of the biggest indicators of cardiovascular health — here's how to improve yours for less than $15
Research that tracked the grip strength of adults in 17 countries found that each 11-pound decrease in grip strength was ...
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Grip Strength and Physical Function in Older Adults
Grip strength is increasingly recognized as an important indicator of overall physical function and health in older adults. Research has shown that handgrip strength (HGS) is not only a measure of ...
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Physical function tests could predict hospital readmission risk for older adults
Physical function tests, like grip strength and walking speed, could help predict which older adults are most likely to return to the hospital after discharge, according to new research published in ...
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Study shows a key to longer survival for cancer patients
A recent analysis has revealed a strong connection between physical strength, fitness, and a longer life for people with ...