While there’s no crystal ball to predict your future health, there are a few basic tests you can give yourself to gauge your current strength, power, cardiovascular fitness and balance — all of which ...

It's easy to think that measuring your health and fitness can only be done using costly devices like Oura rings, Fitbits and smartwatches. However, you don't need a complicated tool or eye-wateringly ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That ability to hold onto a bar or carry that *really* heavy suitcase? It’s not just a flex—it actually ...

Here's what you need to know about grip strength and cognitive decline ...

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 ...

New brain imaging research shows grip strength is linked to activity deep in the aging brain, offering clues to early ...

Want to know how healthy you are? There’s one health metric experts can look to for hints about everything from your cardiovascular risks to your brain health and even your risk of dying by any cause: ...

A simple grip test can offer an early clue to your health — and whether your body is aging as it should.

Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness. Credit... Supported by By Hilary Achauer Photographs by Ashley Barker How do you know if you are fit? Or, at least, fit enough?

People with obesity who also have high muscle mass may be less likely to have obesity-related organ damage. This observation was described in the study "Handgrip Strength and Trajectories of ...