Poor grip strength linked to greater odds of developing depression
Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread The GIST Add as preferred source People with lower handgrip strength had a higher risk of developing depression. Handgrip strength is the maximum force a person can apply with their hand, and it is often used as a proxy for overall muscular strength, functional capacity, and aging. Scientists have found that it can also be an indicator of one's risk of developing depression.
- ▪Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread The GIST Add as preferred source People with lower handgrip strength had a higher ri
- ▪Handgrip strength is the maximum force a person can apply with their hand, and it is often used as a proxy for overall muscular strength, functional capacity, and aging.
- ▪Scientists have found that it can also be an indicator of one's risk of developing depression.
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Early warning signs: Poor grip strength linked to greater odds of developing depression by Sanjukta Mondal, Medical Xpress Sanjukta Mondal Author Meet our staff & contributors Learn about our editorial standards edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Robert Egan Associate Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors' notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread The GIST Add as preferred source People with lower handgrip strength had a higher risk of developing depression.
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