A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age ...

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

A major study of almost 4,500 older adults in China has revealed a significant connection between grip strength and cognitive function. The research suggests that how firmly older adults can squeeze ...

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 ...

VALD Performance Testing is now available by appointment at MetaLab, located inside Confidia Health Institute’s Bristol ...

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SDI's Animal Grip Strength System allows for flexibility in fore- and hind-limb grip strength testing by including adjustable mesh grips with a range of 0-45° and gauges with variable capacities to ...

Unless you’re deep into the world of optimization, you might not know how to improve your grip strength, or why that's even important. Sure, toting around your grocery bags can be testing if you’re ...