The trillions of microbes living in the human gut are increasingly recognized as important partners in human health. Scientists have linked the gut microbiome to several aspects of health, from ...

Health and fitness experts say a quick strength test that takes less than a minute may reveal surprising clues about aging, mobility, and long-term health.

Simple field-based tests of muscle strength can provide early clues about the risk of developing several long-term illnesses.

Muscle mass increased or remained stable relative to body weight in middle-aged mice and humans on GLP-1 drugs.

Hitting a simple bodyweight squat benchmark could reveal powerful lower-body strength, better mobility, and a longer, more independent life.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / Hoggan Scientific, LLC is excited to announce the release of its new microFET2 Muscle Tester (MT) Stabilizer Kit, an innovative accessory ...

A certified trainer reveals how many squats after 60 signal strong legs — and how to improve your score fast with simple ...

When I was trained as an American physician, I was never exposed to the concept of muscle strength testing that is utilized as part of the pseudo-scientific field of applied kinesiology (AK). To be ...

For fitness-minded folks, muscle testing can sound pretty intriguing. But it turns out that it has little to do with fitness...or even muscles. On a basic level, muscle testing looks at a muscle and ...

In a surprising twist, grip strength has emerged as a critical metric for assessing one’s health, with doctors linking it to both lifespan and physical robustness. A confident handshake is not just a ...