In A Nutshell Women aged 63-99 with the strongest grip had a 33% lower risk of death over eight years compared to those with the weakest grip The survival benefits held even for women who didn’t meet ...

Muscle strength declines rapidly during adulthood but is essential if patients are to maintain their health and independence. This is especially pertinent because by 2050, women ages 75 and older will ...

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as ...

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity, according to the findings of a University ...

Core exercises after 60 that test balance and strength, with exclusive guidance from Certified Personal Trainer, Cassondra ...

Reports show women are at higher risk for developing osteoporosis as they get older. One way they can help prevent that is with strength training. “Strength training is really progressive resistance ...

A comprehensive study of more than 4,200 older adults reveals that hand grip weakness significantly affects quality of life, particularly among older women. Researchers analyzed data from the Korea ...

Growing up, my mother showed me that weightlifting is for women every week as she lifted weights in our garage. As a toddler, I mimicked her strength training movements, which is why I now lift five ...

A large study of older women suggests that something as simple as grip strength may reveal who is more likely to live longer — independent of how much they exercise.