Grip strength is one of the most highly correlated predictors of longevity and risk of dementia, showing a monotonic decline in both dementia onset and death risk as grip strength decreases, and this association likely reflects causation (that training grip strength improves outcomes) rather than mere correlation.
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Dr. Peter AttiaEvidence Quote
“grip strength comes up over and over and over again in studies... unbelievable monotonic decline in both the risk of onset of dementia and death from dementia as grip strength increases... Very hard for me to believe that there isn't causal relationships.”
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:35:24 AM
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