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 ...

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 ...

Understanding and maintaining physical well-being is essential for high quality of life, and grip strength is a surprisingly insightful measure of overall health that can provide valuable insight.

Studies suggest that a stronger gripping ability may help cut your risk of dementia. Here’s why. If you’ve ever had trouble opening a pickle jar, you know that it can make you feel momentarily ...

The strength of an individual’s handgrip was associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a recent study, with ...

AMD is a serious eye condition that mostly affects older people and is a leading cause of vision loss in people over 50. It ...