Dear Doctors: I am a 46-year-old woman, and I recently moved to be closer to my family. I have a new doctor who surprised me by talking about grip strength. She said it’s an important measure of ...

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When was the last time you successfully opened a jar without assistance? If you’re drawing a blank, it’s time to start adding grip strength exercises to your workout routine. Grip strength is ...

Shoppers say this handy little gadget "really works" — and it's on sale for under $20 (Photo via Amazon). Got a weak grip? If you're noticing your strength isn't what it used to be, there could be an ...

The cumulative (dis)advantage hypothesis predicts education differences in health to increase with age. All previous tests of this hypothesis were based on self-reported health measures. Recent ...

Whether you're performing daily tasks — such as doing laundry — or lifting weights in the gym, a strong grip is key to your success. But have you ever wondered how strong your grip is? Well, a grip ...

Semnan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy, Semnan, Iran Dr A Rezasoltani, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy ...