Studies have found that poor grip strength was associated with a greater risk of cognitive decline and developing conditions such as dementia. Whilst this at-home test cannot definitely lead to a ...

Split hand syndrome is a potential sign of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This means that some of the muscles in the hand are weak and thin (atrophied), while others are less affected.

The Peg Restrained Intrinsic Muscle Evaluator (PRIME) enables more-accurate hand strength evaluation than methods that are currently available. (Image courtesy of Rice University.) A senior project ...