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Front Physiol January 2019 PMID 30666214

The Association Between Differing Grip Strength Measures and Mortality and Cerebrovascular Event in Older Adults: National Health and Aging Trends Study.

Daniel G Whitney, Mark D Peterson

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a mostly positive and engaged response, with phrases like 'nearly double the mortality risk' and mentions of 'grip strength divided by body mass' highlighting the study's key findings, while the use of fitness-related hashtags indicates an emphasis on health, aging, and strength, contributing to their overall relevance and interest.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions accept the findings, especially emphasizing the link between weak grip strength and increased health risks, indicating general agreement with the study.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high interest through hashtags related to fitness and longevity, and focus on practical implications for older adults.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts delve into details such as the significance of body size adjustment and potential health outcomes, showing moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The focus on importance for health screening and longevity suggests a recognition of the study's relevance, though it remains within a preliminary or supportive scope.

Abstract in brief

  • This study compared different ways of measuring hand grip strength (including absolute grip strength and measures adjusted for body size) to see how well they predict death and cerebrovascular events in older adults, finding that some measurements are better predictors than others.
  • The results showed that weaker grip strength, especially when adjusted for body size, was linked to a higher risk of both mortality and cerebrovascular events in older adults, particularly among those identified as weak based on their grip strength.
  • Overall, measures of grip strength that account for body size (like NGS and NGS) might be more useful for screening older adults at risk of serious health outcomes, since they are associated with both death and cerebrovascular events.
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P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
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If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

Jun 22, 2020 · 62 likes · 10 shares · 294,618 followers View post →
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The Association Between Differing Grip Strength Measures and Mortality and Cerebrovascular Event in Older Adults: National Health and Aging Trends Study: Daniel G. Whitney, Mark D. Peterson https://t.co/tkCLqwoaJd

Jan 28, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,625 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Grip strength divided by body mass significantly associated w/ mortality, cerebrovascular events; grip strength associated w/ mortality https://t.co/CtesrkbM1B #longevity #exercise #fitness #FitnessAddict #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong

Jan 24, 2019 · 1 like · 19,465 followers View post →
Tom Englezos
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RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

Jun 22, 2020 · 10 shares · 1,283 followers View post →
BMS Matrix
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RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

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pōhutukawa
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RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

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RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

Jun 23, 2020 · 10 shares · 207 followers View post →
BMS Matrix
@BmsMatrix · X

RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

Jun 23, 2020 · 10 shares · 1,213 followers View post →
GREGORY J HICKS
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RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

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Jesse Schmidt
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RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

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RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

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Tom Englezos
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RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

Jun 22, 2020 · 10 shares · 1,283 followers View post →
AlexEconOfficial
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RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

Jun 22, 2020 · 10 shares · 26 followers View post →
pōhutukawa
@pohutukawa · X

RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

Jun 22, 2020 · 10 shares · 577 followers View post →
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RT @Mangan150: If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

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P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

If you're over 65 and your grip strength is weak, you have nearly double the mortality risk. https://t.co/KAJ0FfrjiR

Jun 22, 2020 · 62 likes · 10 shares · 294,618 followers View post →
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RT @FrontPhysiol: The Association Between Differing Grip Strength Measures and Mortality and Cerebrovascular Event in Older Adults: Nationa…

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Frontiers - Physiology
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The Association Between Differing Grip Strength Measures and Mortality and Cerebrovascular Event in Older Adults: National Health and Aging Trends Study: Daniel G. Whitney, Mark D. Peterson https://t.co/tkCLqwoaJd

Jan 28, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,625 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Grip strength divided by body mass significantly associated w/ mortality, cerebrovascular events; grip strength associated w/ mortality https://t.co/CtesrkbM1B #longevity #exercise #fitness #FitnessAddict #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong

Jan 24, 2019 · 1 like · 19,465 followers View post →