A new study suggests that muscle strength, particularly grip strength, is associated with longevity and could offer a practical screening tool for aging-related risk.

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.

With Singapore projected to become a super-aged society by 2030, women are expected to spend a third of their lives post-menopause and need more proactive and managed menopause care.

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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 ...

While February brings focus to matters of love, health experts emphasize the importance of heart health awareness during the ...

People who focus on these things not only have better cardiovascular health, but are also protected against conditions such as diabetes, dementia and cancer.

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February is National Heart Month – a good time to think about ways to enhance your heart health. With cardiovascular disease remaining the leading cause of ...

A longer lifespan – the number of years we’re alive – doesn’t necessarily lead to longer “healthspan”, the number of years we live in good health.

That’s 2 on the road in California for the Lady Hokies. They take down the Cal Golden Bears 68-58 in another tough 4 quarter ...

There has been a rise in kidney diseases globally. Recent data from the International Society of Nephrology revealed that more than 850 million people worldwide have some form of kidney disease. This ...