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Not worth the read; no data or proof involved. Just the vague assertion that, since deaths from falling (like octogenarians have, not the fun rock climbing kind
by telchior 5y ago
Not worth the read; no data or proof involved. Just the vague assertion that, since deaths from falling (like octogenarians have, not the fun rock climbing kind) are increasing, you should have a strong grip to catch yourself.
- bhelkey 5y agoLinked by the article: > Earlier studies have linked grip strength with future disability, heart disease, and death. One study even found that grip strength was a better predictor of death or cardiovascular disease than blood pressure. [1] [1] https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/stronger-hands-linked-to-a-healthier-heart#:~:text=Earlier%20studies%20have%20linked%20grip,cardiovascular%20disease%20than%20blood%20pressure https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/stronger-hands-l....
- telchior 5y agoIt's just a correlation, no? Probably grip strength is just a decent indicator for overall health. Whereas the implication of the article is that sitting around squeezing grip strength trainers will somehow reduce your chance of disability / heart disease / death. Article also didn't link an actual study (always a bad sign), just some stub article. I did find this, apparently by the same authors, on a quick search; grip strength is lower in diabetics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26232901/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26232901/
- Scaevolus 5y agoThis sounds similar to "walking speed predicts mortality rate" https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/walking-speed-survival/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/walking-speed-sur... Systemic weakness leading to death is a common pattern.