During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym ...

Grip is more than a tool for lifting — it’s a measure of long-term health. Research from the UK Biobank, covering over 500,000 adults, found that weaker grip strength was strongly linked to higher ...

Mobility. While grip strength isn't necessarily used when you're walking, it's associated with mobility. People with physical limitations are more likely to have decreased grip strength.‌ Overall ...

"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 ...

Grip strength is a measure of how tightly you can hold onto an object in your hand and how long you can firmly grasp it. Hand grip is a very helpful bodily function that allows us to hold, lift, or ...

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 ...

A strong handshake generally makes a good first impression, but there is more to your grip than conveying confidence and trustworthiness. Science points to a stronger grip as an important key to ...

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In our efforts to live longer, healthier lives, it’s easy to hone in on any new science that offers a quick, low-effort solution. In the last few years, grip strength has caught the attention of ...

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 ...