Forget complex gym machines; the humble pushup is the ultimate indicator of functional longevity and upper-body resilience as ...

6 Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla La-Mancha, Cuenca, Spain Objective To examine the predictive validity of field-based muscular strength tests in relation to incident ...

In A Nutshell Women aged 63-99 with the strongest grip had a 33% lower risk of death over eight years compared to those with the weakest grip The survival benefits held even for women who didn’t meet ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A simple handgrip test may reveal more than muscle power in very old adults, offering insight into how ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A large, diverse cohort study shows that muscle strength, especially grip strength, may signal ...

When I was trained as an American physician, I was never exposed to the concept of muscle strength testing that is utilized as part of the pseudo-scientific field of applied kinesiology (AK). To be ...

Muscle strength declines rapidly during adulthood but is essential if patients are to maintain their health and independence. This is especially pertinent because by 2050, women ages 75 and older will ...

If you've wondered how to swim, run or cycle for longer; perform more reps of an exercise in the gym; or just find everyday tasks like carrying shopping easier, you might consider working on your ...