A handshake can tell you a lot about somebody’s health.
Your grip strength is a measure of whole body strength. This again correlates to bone density, activity levels, biological age etc. So our first interaction with you can be the most important.
Side note: this is also why a little wrestle for hierarchical dominance can occur between two people shaking hands; they’re assessing who is more virile without risking harm to oneself.
So if we measure your grip strength, it’s because this tip of the iceberg tells us a lot about your general health.
And if you’re finding it more difficult to open jam jars than you used to, this may be a sign you need to increase your strength
Strength is the number one correlation to longevity as we age. Make sure you prioritise it.
And if you need professionals who can guide safe and effective lifestyle changes, you know where to go…