BOSTON - In addition to your weight and blood pressure, there is another vital sign that your doctor should measure at your next physical - your grip strength. The amount of force you can muster with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Grip strength is a measure of how tightly you can hold onto an object in your hand and how long you can ...

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 ...

I was in elementary school when pro wrestling was at its pinnacle with WrestleMania. And while my friends were fans of Hulk Hogan, I decided to rebel, proclaiming my favorite wrestler was “The Claw.” ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85 ...

Join us as professional climber, Heaven, takes on the ultimate grip strength challenge! Watch as she tackles the pegboard ...

Grip strength not only improves function during daily tasks, but it can also be an indicator of your overall health. Grip ...

SPONSORED CONTENT is content paid for by a partner. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. As we age, the strength of our grip becomes an ...