Researchers at the University of Buffalo recently discovered that increased grip strength may play a role in lowering ...

A mitochondrial peptide that mimics exercise? The data are surprising. I went down the rabbit hole—and now I’m testing it ...

Staying strong may be one of the biggest secrets to living longer — especially for older women. A major study of more than 5,000 women found that simple signs of muscle strength, like a firm hand grip ...

Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. A drug taken by thousands of Americans to improve longevity might have an unexpected ...

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 wealth of research links dementia risk to lifestyle choices and chronic illnesses. Among that data are studies that consistently show physical activity, specifically building and maintaining ...

Among older patients undergoing hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery, low preoperative grip strength was independently associated with approximately sevenfold higher odds of postoperative loss of ...

A recent study linked greater grip strength to a lower risk of developing chronic health issues or dying early due to obesity. Grip strength is a good proxy for overall muscle strength and physical ...

A surprisingly simple measure may offer clues about longevity. Muscular strength, as determined by two tests, was a key predictor of a person’s risk of death, according to a new study published in ...

Amy Kwan, DPT, PT, has been a physical therapist for over 10 years. Struggling with everyday tasks—like opening jars or carrying groceries—can signal declining grip strength. Grip strength typically ...