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Depression and Hand-Grip: Unraveling the Association.

ABSTRACT: This review article explores the association between hand-grip strength and depression. A total of 14 studies were carefully considered to provide a comprehensive analysis of the topic. The studies reveal a consistent association between low hand-grip strength and depressive symptoms, independent of age, gender, and chronic disease status. The evidence suggests that hand-grip strength assessment could be a useful tool for identifying individuals at risk of depression, particularly older adults and those with chronic diseases. Incorporating physical activity and strength training into treatment plans can contribute to better mental health outcomes. Hand-grip strength assessment can also be used as a monitoring tool to track changes in physical and mental health over time in individuals with depression. Healthcare professionals should consider the relationship between hand-grip strength and depression when evaluating patients and developing treatment plans. The findings from this comprehensive clinical review have important clinical implications and highlight the importance of considering physical health factors in the context of mental health.

SUBMITTER: Ganipineni VDP

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10163904 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Depression and Hand-Grip: Unraveling the Association.

Ganipineni Vijay Durga Pradeep VDP Idavalapati Ajay Sai Krishna Kumar ASKK Tamalapakula Samuel Sowrab SS Moparthi Vagdevi V Potru Monica M Owolabi Oluwasayo J OJ

Cureus 20230506 5

This review article explores the association between hand-grip strength and depression. A total of 14 studies were carefully considered to provide a comprehensive analysis of the topic. The studies reveal a consistent association between low hand-grip strength and depressive symptoms, independent of age, gender, and chronic disease status. The evidence suggests that hand-grip strength assessment could be a useful tool for identifying individuals at risk of depression, particularly older adults a ...[more]

PMID: 37159619

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