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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

You might be surprised by how many times a day you pick up or grasp an object, whether it’s a phone, doorknob, tablet, or utensil. I counted 15 times I reached for different things at my desk within a ...