What Your Grip Strength Might Reveal About Longevity

Struggling to open a jar of peanut butter or carry a bag of groceries may seem like nothing more than an everyday annoyance—but a growing body of research suggests that grip strength could actually offer valuable clues about your overall health and longevity.

Over the past decade, grip strength—how strongly or securely you can hold onto something—has emerged as an unexpected marker of healthy aging, with several studies linking weaker grip strength to a higher risk of health problems and even earlier death.

See what three experts want you to know, including the next steps to take if your grip strength is slipping.

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