A certified personal trainer shares how long you need to hold a dead hang to signal elite grip strength after 55.

There are a lot of different tests that claim to be able to tell how long you’ll live. But research suggests that a simple measure you can do at home is highly predictive of longevity. It’s known as ...

A 3-second grip strength test might predict how well you'll age. Weaker grip strength has been linked to higher risks of heart disease, cognitive decline, certain cancers, and early death. To test and ...

When we talk about heart health, most people immediately think of blood pressure, cholesterol, or maybe even resting heart rate. But here's something you probably haven't thought about: your grip ...

SDI's Animal Grip Strength System allows for flexibility in fore- and hind-limb grip strength testing by including adjustable mesh grips with a range of 0-45° and gauges with variable capacities to ...

Matt Fuchs writes about science, health, aging, and well-being. His Substack is Prime Factors and he is a 2026-2027 Knight-Wallace Fellow. Matt Fuchs writes about science, health, aging, and ...

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 ...

Unless you’re deep into the world of optimization, you might not know how to improve your grip strength, or why that's even important. Sure, toting around your grocery bags can be testing if you’re ...

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 ...