BBC Reports today that people with a strong handshake are likely to live longer. It also said that people who are generally more nimble and agile will generally live longer. It is basically explaining what we know which his that activity, exercise, strength, and physical well being go together. What is critical to appreciate also is how much mental health is related to exercise and activity.
Firm handshake link to long life
The strength of your handshake could be a clue to how long you'll live, say scientists from University College London.
They matched older people's balance, grip strength and ability to get up from a chair with their risk of an earlier death.
Those who did best were likely to live longer, the British Medical Journal reported.
It is hoped such simple tests might help doctors spot "at-risk" patients.
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End Quote Professor Avan Aihie Sayer Southampton UniversityWith time this could be relevant to younger people in terms of preventative medicine”
The study, carried out at the Medical Research Council-funded Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing, combined the results of more than 30 earlier research projects, involving tens of thousands of people which looked at "physical capability" and mortality.
The people involved were mostly over the age of 60, but living in the community rather than hospitals or care homes.
The researchers found that death rates over the period of the studies were 67% higher in people with the weakest grip strength compared with the strongest.
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