Grip strength naturally declines over time, but age-adjusted reference ranges help distinguish normal aging from potential ...

How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently ...

Shoppers say this handy little gadget "really works" — and it's on sale for under $20 (Photo via Amazon). If your New Year's ...

Rice bucket exercises are a simple yet effective way to strengthen your grip. They involve using a bucket filled with rice, ...

Stair descents are not just about going down steps but also about controlling your body weight as you descend. This exercise ...

You try to open a pill bottle and can’t get the top off, or maybe it’s getting harder to hold on to your dog’s leash. It’s common to have troubles with your grip as you age, but some factors—including ...

You probably work your biceps and triceps on arm day, but are you remembering your forearms, too? The muscles in your forearms are responsible for a strong grip, as well as balancing out those other ...

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 ...

Research that tracked the grip strength of adults in 17 countries found that each 11-pound decrease in grip strength was ...