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 ...

Maintaining a firm grip helps you perform better at the gym and in everyday life. We spoke to experts about why it matters ...

Handgrip strength test: simple squeeze predicts muscle, heart health, ageing, and cardiovascular risk.

Weight-lifting aficionados will talk your ear off about grip strength – that building up one’s biceps and triceps is worthless without adding strength to your fingers, wrists and forearms. Even if you ...

You probably know that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke, vision problems, even dementia. But did you know this? Hand-grip exercises — squeezing one ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. In our month-long ...