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: ...

Welcome to the second installment in the PGA.com Fitness Series which will focus on strength training for golf. Part 1 explored lower body exercises for more power and now we're moving to upper body.

You might not realize it, but understanding how to build grip strength—the force in your hands and lower arms—is vital for day-to-day life. Whether you’re lifting weights, hefting a tennis racket, or ...

Your grip does more than help you carry groceries or open jars. Research suggests that grip strength serves as a key health indicator, revealing insights into physical fitness, cognitive function, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's foolish from multiple standpoints. Right off the bat, you'll look unbalanced with a pair of big ...

"You have the grip strength of someone half your age." I'd usually take mild offense to such a statement. But given I was in a comprehensive Bupa health assessment with an exercise scientist, after ...

As we age, a firm handshake implies far more than confidence. A strong grip is a great proxy for longevity. Feeble handgrip strength has been shown to be a better predictor of adverse health events ...

Grip strength is associated with slower aging and better overall health.Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez/Getty Images Grip strength is associated with greater longevity and lower risk of cardiovascular ...

I love a compound exercise — a technical term for a move that works multiple muscles simultaneously, like a squat — and kettlebell workouts are as compound as they come. I recommend adding these five ...

Studies suggest that a stronger gripping ability may help cut your risk of dementia. Here’s why. If you’ve ever had trouble opening a pickle jar, you know that it can make you feel momentarily ...