During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym ...

While two people may be the same age, their biological ages may differ. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan found that biological age can be determined through muscle ...

Scientists have identified a hidden brain signal tied to strength and aging, offering a new, early clue to frailty that could ...

Researchers from the University of Michigan say they’ve identified an association between muscle weakness and accelerated biological age, emphasizing the importance of strength training and ...

Want to know how well you’re aging? Check your grip strength. A recent study of 1,275 men and women found that those with relatively feeble handgrip strength, a reliable marker of overall muscle ...

Researchers find that muscular strength, as measured with two simple tests and independent of aerobic exercise, is a key ...

Older adults with better grip strength experienced fewer falls compared with those with weaker grip strength, a new study finds. But that correlation only holds true among those below the age of 75.

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85 ...