People who are weaker for their body size—measured by how hard they can squeeze a handgrip device—are more likely to have multiple metabolic health issues like high blood sugar and bad cholesterol.

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The prediction of Metabolic Syndrome alterations is improved by combining waist circumference and handgrip strength measurements compared to either alone

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2021 Mar 22

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The prediction of Metabolic Syndrome alterations is improved by combining waist circumference and handgrip strength measurements compared to either alone

Score: 42

DOI: 10.1186/s12933-021-01256-z

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