If trouble with grip strength leaves you struggling to open a new jar of salsa, you may have an increased risk of chronic illness in your future, researchers have established.
A new analysis suggests that grip strength, which serves as a trustworthy indicator of overall muscle strength, may help predict who is more likely to develop medical problems related to obesity and who will stay healthier longer.
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The new findings suggest that a low grip strength is a powerful early sign of future issues related to excess weight, according to the authors, and that increasing muscle strength can help promote long-term health.
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