How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently ...

For evaluating vascular surgery patients, a handheld device available on Amazon for $50 provides a low-cost and simpler alternative to other frailty measures. Using a grip strength test to evaluate ...

Approximately 1 million people in the US are living with Parkinson's, and 60,000 cases are diagnosed each year Approximately 1 million people in the US are living with Parkinson's, and 60,000 cases ...

Grip strength is associated with a range of health outcomes, from type 2 diabetes to depression. Here’s how to check yours. In a world of technologically-driven longevity clinics with their ...

A simple hand-grip test may be a reliable way to monitor possible declines in people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. University of British Columbia researchers Jenn Jakobi and Gareth Jones just ...