A hand dynamometer predicts more than most blood tests.
The Evidence
Low grip strength correlates with cardiovascular mortality, frailty and post-surgical complications across large studies.
What It Reflects
Overall muscle mass and neuromuscular health, the reserve you draw on when ill.
Improving It
Resistance training twice weekly and adequate protein; some Clinic-Y check-ups now include grip measurement as a frailty marker.
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