As with muscle strength in general, grip strength naturally declines with age, “reflecting changes in muscle mass, neural drive and overall physiological resilience,” says Tzoumaris.

According to U.S. researchers the speed of a person’s walk may predict the likelihood of developing dementia later in life. They also told a conference that grip strength in middle-age was linked to ...

Unexplained weight loss, exhaustion, a weak grip, slow walking speed and low energy – the hallmarks of frailty – are most likely to strike women, African Americans, the less educated and the poor, ...

Tires are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road. Astute motorists monitor tire pressure and watch for tire damage. When it’s time to replace tires, they consider tread design, tire ...