"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many tests claim to be able to tell how long you’ll live. But research suggests that a simple measure you ...

BOSTON - In addition to your weight and blood pressure, there is another vital sign that your doctor should measure at your next physical - your grip strength. The amount of force you can muster with ...

Older women with higher grip strength had a significantly lower risk of death, even after accounting for activity levels, fitness, inflammation, and body composition.

Known clinically as hand grip strength (HGS), the grip test measures how firmly you can squeeze a handheld device called a dynamometer. At first glance, it may seem basic. Yet decades of research ...