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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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People with weaker hands relative to their body weight were more likely to have multiple health problems like high blood pressure and bad cholesterol, even when accounting for belly fat — so yes, weak grip strength is linked to more metabolic issues.
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