People with weak hands and weak bones are much more likely to also have heart disease, stroke, or other serious illnesses — their grip strength seems to be a sign of overall poor health.

People with weak hand grip and weak bones are much more likely to die sooner than those with stronger hands, even after accounting for other health problems.

Even when doctors account for age, weight, and other illnesses, weak hand grip still predicts who is more likely to die — it adds unique information about health risk.

People with weak bones and weak hands are more likely to also have diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure — suggesting their overall health is worse.

Even when doctors account for age, weight, and other illnesses, weak hand grip still predicts higher death risk in people with weak bones — meaning it adds unique information.

People with weak bones and weak hands often also have diabetes, heart problems, or high blood pressure — their whole body is less healthy.