Holding an egg requires a gentle touch. Squeeze too hard, and you'll make a mess. Opening a water bottle, on the other hand, needs a little more grip strength. According to the U.S. Centers for ...

Grip strength can be used to assess reduced muscular strength and physiological resilience that accompanies advancing age.

How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently linking a strong grip to a healthier, longer life. Every time you twist open ...