A surprisingly simple measure may offer clues about longevity. Muscular strength, as determined by two tests, was a key predictor of a person’s risk of death, according to a new study published in ...

Researchers in New York found that those who performed best on the tests had a 37 percent lower risk of death.

Staying strong may be one of the biggest secrets to living longer — especially for older women. A major study of more than 5,000 women found that simple signs of muscle strength, like a firm hand grip ...