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June 3, 2026

Can ‘grip strength’ exercises actually help you live longer?

Hassan Vally, Deakin University

This sounds far-fetched. But what does the science say?

A strong grip can tell you many things about your health. XArtProduction/ Shutterstock

May 19, 2025

What the strength of your grip can tell you about your overall health

Lawrence Hayes, Lancaster University

A simple test of your ‘grip strength’ can give you insights into your risk of type 2 diabetes, depression and even provide a picture of your longevity.

Climbing in the playground is just one of many activities kids can do to improve muscle fitness. Fran Polito/Moment via Getty Images

July 26, 2021

Kids’ grip strength is improving, but other measures of muscle fitness are getting worse

Grant R. Tomkinson, University of North Dakota and Justin J. Lang, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Overall muscle fitness among children and teens hasn’t declined over the past several decades, but by some measures it’s not improving, either.

Grip strength declines with many health conditions. Lars Hallstrom/ Shutterstock

October 15, 2020

How strong your grip is says a lot about your health

Adam Taylor, Lancaster University

Heart disease, cancer and diabetes all cause weaker hand grip strength.

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