Do You Have a Strong Handshake?

There is some truth in the saying ‘healthy body, healthy mind’, researchers have found.

How physically strong someone is in middle-age can predict how healthy their brains are. People with a stronger hand grip are better at problem-solving, memory tests and reasoning, and have faster reaction times, a study found.

A database of more than 475,000 people showed those with more muscle strength in their hands appeared to have better brains.

The research, led by the University of Manchester, sugge...