02/08/2026
New research suggests that for millions of people living with osteoarthritis, lower-body strength may matter more for independence, joy, and overall quality of life than hand strength alone. A large study of adults over 50 sheds light on what truly helps people stay active and fulfilled and the findings might surprise you.
For the millions of people with osteoarthritis, the ability to squeeze a handgrip may be less important to their quality of life than the ability to get out of a chair.A study, published recently in the European Jou...