A firm handshake has long been read as a sign of confidence, but researchers have found it can also be read as a sign of ...

A quick handgrip test could do more than measure muscle power; it might predict who’s most at risk of obesity-related diseases long before symptoms appear. Study: Handgrip Strength and Trajectories of ...

UBC researchers Jenn Jakobi and Gareth Jones, both Health and Exercise Sciences professors at UBC's Okanagan campus, recently completed a study that examined the methods used to monitor the ...

Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes—from type 2 diabetes to depression and even your longevity—is as simple as testing how tight your grip is. Grip strength refers to the power ...

Whether you’re carrying groceries or opening stubborn jars, having solid grip strength can be extremely helpful in day-to-day life. It’s also vital to overall health and longevity. If your grip ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...