People with weaker handgrip strength relative to their body weight tend to have worse metabolic syndrome scores.

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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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Human

2021 Mar 22

People with weaker hands relative to their body weight were more likely to have signs of metabolic syndrome, like high blood pressure or bad cholesterol, so the study supports the idea that weaker grip strength is linked to worse metabolic health.

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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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