Split hand syndrome is a potential sign of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This means that some of the muscles in the hand are weak and thin (atrophied), while others are less affected.

Handgrip strength test: simple squeeze predicts muscle, heart health, ageing, and cardiovascular risk.

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 ...

People can test for early signs of certain dementia strains by checking if they can do one thing with their hands. It might sound strange, but the exam takes less than a few minutes to do and could ...