Background: The prevalence of vascular dysfunction increases with advancing age, as does
the loss of muscle mass, strength and function. This systematic review explores the …

Skeletal muscle is one of the major tissues in the body and is important for performing daily
physical activity. Previous studies suggest that vascular dysfunction contributes to reduced …

Low handgrip strength and increased arterial stiffness are both associated with poor health
outcomes, but evidence on the relationship between handgrip strength and arterial stiffness …

Handgrip strength (HGS) is a measure of overall skeletal muscle strength and is used to
identify risks for cardiovascular disease and mortality. Furthermore, HGS is an indicator of …

Age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function is associated with some predisposing
factors that increase the risk of vascular damage. This study aimed to examine whether …

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a disorder associated with an increased risk for
the development of diabetes mellitus and its complications. Lower isometric handgrip …

OBJECTIVE: The quantitative measurement of handgrip strength is important in assessing
and charting the progress of patients with neuromuscular diseases. The aim of this research …

To examine the prospective dose-response association between handgrip strength and the
incidence of hypertension in a representative sample of older European adults. We retrieved …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of worldwide death, accounting
for significant morbidity, mortality, disability, and reduced quality of life. The global …

Background: Hand grip strength (HGS) has been associated with cardiovascular events.
However, the exact mechanism responsible for the inverse association between HGS and …