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Customers find these resistance bands well-made and effective, particularly for physical therapy and home workouts, with three different levels of resistance and good value for money. They work better than weights for many customers. Durability receives mixed feedback – while some say they last a long time, others report them breaking after just a few weeks. The bands have no smell according to some customers.
Alessandra Fabrello (left) cares for her son Ysadore Maklakoff. North Carolina Medicaid cuts that went into affect Oct. 1 mean Fabrello will have a pay cut as a family caregiver. Maklakoff qualifies for services he can’t get because providers already didn’t take Medicaid’s low reimbursement rates.
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Every day for nearly 18 years, Alessandra Fabrello has been a medical caregiver for her son, on top of being his mom.
“It is almost impossible to explain what it takes to keep a child alive who should be dead,” said Fabrello, whose son, Ysadore Maklakoff, experienced a rare brain condition called acute necrotizing encephalopathy at 9 months old.
Through North Carolina’s Medicaid program, Maklakoff qualifies for a large slate of medical care in the family’s home in Chapel Hill. Fabrello said she works with staffing agencies to arrange services. She also learned to give the care ordinarily performed by a doctor, skilled nurse, or highly trained therapist because she often can’t get help.
Now, broad cuts to North Carolina Medicaid will make finding and paying for care even more difficult. Medicaid is government health insurance for people with low incomes or disabilities and both state and federal dollars pay for the program.
Nationwide, states are scrambling to close budget shortfalls and are eyeing Medicaid, generally one of a state’s biggest costs — even before President Donald Trump’s hulking tax-and-spending law decreases federal spending on Medicaid by about$1 trillion over the next decade.
North Carolina and Idaho have already announced plans to cut Medicaid payments to health care providers, including hospitals, doctors, and caregivers.
In Michigan and Pennsylvania — where lawmakers have yet to pass budgets this year — spending on Medicaid is part of those debates. InWashington state, lawmakers approved cuts to the program that will not affect who is eligible, said Hayden Mackley, a spokesperson for the state’s Office of Financial Management.
N.C. cuts underway
North Carolina’s Medicaid agency instituted aminimum 3% reduction in pay for all providers who treat Medicaid patients on Oct. 1. Primary care doctors face an 8% cut and specialty doctors a 10% drop in payments, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Fabrello said her son’s dentist already called to say the office will not accept Medicaid patients come November. Fabrello fears dental work will become another service her son qualifies for but can’t get because there aren’t enough providers who accept Medicaid coverage.
Ysadore Maklakoff, pictured during a hospital stay in 2011, had acute necrotizing encephalopathy, a rare brain condition, as a 9-month-old baby. He has needed round-the-clock medical care ever since.
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Occupational and speech therapy, nursing care, and respite care are all difficult or impossible to get, she said. In a good week, her son will get 50 hours of skilled nursing care out of the 112 hours he qualifies for.
“When you say, ‘We’re just cutting provider rates,’ you’re actually cutting access for him for all his needs,” Fabrello said.
Shannon Dowler, former chief medical officer for North Carolina Medicaid, said that reduced payments to dentists and other providers will lower the number of providers in the state’s Medicaid network and result in “an immediate loss of access to care, worse outcomes, and cause higher downstream costs.”
The cuts in North Carolina “don’t have anything to do” with the new federal law that cuts Medicaid funding, Dowler said.
“This is like the layers of the onion,” she said. “We are hurting ourselves in North Carolina way ahead of the game, way before we need to do this.” North Carolina alone is projected tolose about $23 billion in federal Medicaid dollars over the next decade.
More than 3 million North Carolinians are enrolled in Medicaid. Deadlocked state lawmakers agreed to a mini budget in July to continue funding state programs that gave the Medicaid agency $319 million less than it requested. Lawmakers can choose to reinstate funding for Medicaid this fiscal year, Dowler said.
“We all hope it changes,” Dowler said, adding that if it does not, “you’re going to see practices dropping coverage of Medicaid members.”
Tough options
Each year since at least 2019, North Carolina’s Medicaid agency has asked for more money than it received from the state legislature. A variety of federal resources, including money provided to states during the COVID-19 pandemic, helped bridge the gap.
But those funds are gone this year, leaving the agency with a choice: Eliminate some optional parts of the program or force every provider that accepts the public insurance to take a pay cut. The state opted mostly for the latter.
“It’s a difficult moment for North Carolina,” said Jay Ludlam, deputy secretary for North Carolina Medicaid. The cut in the budget is “absolutely the opposite direction of where we really want to go, need to go, have been headed as a state.”
For Anita Case, who leads a small group of health clinics in North Carolina, the cuts make it harder to take care of the “most vulnerable in our community.”
Western North Carolina Community Health Services’ three clinics serve about 15,000 patients in and around Asheville, including many non-English-speaking tourism workers. Case said she will look at staffing, services, and contracts to find places to trim.
Hospitals at risk of closure in Idaho
Idaho has about 350,000 people enrolled in Medicaid. This month, state leaders there responded to an $80 million state budget shortfall by cutting Medicaid pay rates4% across the board.
The broad cuts have raised backlash from nursing home operators and patient advocacy groups. Leaders of one nursing home company wrote in arecent op-ed in the Idaho Statesman newspaper that 75 to 100% of the funding at their facilities comes from Medicaid and the cuts will force them to “to reduce staff or accept fewer residents.”
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare spokesperson AJ McWhorter said the state faced tough choices. It forecasted19% growth in Medicaid spending this year.
The Idaho Hospital Association’s Toni Lawson said the financial strain will be greatest at about two dozen small hospitals — ones with 25 or fewer beds — that dot the state. Lawson, the organization’s chief advocacy officer, said one hospital leader reported they had less than two days of cash on hand to make payroll. Others reported 30 days of cash or less, she said.
“Hopefully, none of them will close,” Lawson said, adding that she expects labor and delivery and behavioral health units, which often lose money, to be the first to go because of this latest state reduction in payments. Several hospitals in mostly rural areas of the state closed their labor and delivery units last year, she said.
A big part of state budgets
Nationwide, Medicaid makes up an average of 19% of a state’s general fund spending, second only to K-12 spending, said Brian Sigritz, director of state fiscal studies for the National Association of State Budget Officers.
States generally had strong revenue growth in 2021 and 2022 because of economic growth, which included federal aid to stimulate the economy. Revenue growth has since slowed, and some states have cut income and property taxes.
Meanwhile, spending on Medicaid, housing, education, and disaster response has increased, Sigritz said.
In North Carolina, Fabrello has been unable to work outside of caring for her son. Her savings are almost exhausted, Fabrello said, and she was on the brink of financial ruin until the state began allowing parents to be compensated for caregiving duties. She has received that income for about a year, she said. Without it, she worried about losing her home.
Alessandra Fabrello and her son, Ysadore Maklakoff.
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Now, with the state reductions, she faces a salary cut.
“As parents, we are indispensable lifelines to our children, and we are struggling to fight for our own survival on top of it,” Fabrello said.
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Expert Picks for Long-Blooming Sun Perennials to Grow in the Mountain West
If you’re looking for plants that provide blooms all season long and not just for a short time, these expert picks for the Mountain West are sure to brighten your garden. Discover four long-blooming perennials for sun that thrive in the region’s dry climate and wide temperature swings, adding reliable color to sunny beds and borders from summer into fall.
Zones: 4–9 Size: 8 to 10 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moderately moist to xeric soil Native range: Europe, Asia, and Africa
This dwarf catmint is perfect at the front of a perennial or mixed border. I love it so much I planted it along the sidewalk to my front door, where I can enjoy it every day. Its grayish-green fragrant foliage provides a nice contrast to other green-leafed plants in the garden. Deep-lavender flower spikes bloom continuously from mid-spring through fall. Sometimes I deadhead Little Trudy®, but it’s not required as the flowers just keep coming throughout the entire growing season regardless. No other care is required, and pests are minimal. This variety may self-sow, but I haven’t found it to be an issue.
Photo by Danielle Sherry
‘Johnson’s Blue’ geranium
Name: Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’
Zones: 4–8 Size: 15 to 18 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moderately moist to dry soil Native range: Hybrid
‘Johnson’s Blue’ is a stalwart in the landscape and the most popular blue-flowering geranium on the market. This perennial is covered in large (2-inch diameter) true blue blossoms from mid-spring through summer, making it a lovely addition to the front of any border. Butterflies enjoy its blooms as much as we do. A light pruning after the initial flush of flowers will encourage reblooming. In my garden, I find it does best in partial shade during the heat of the day. Once established, this geranium is drought tolerant; however, I still provide supplemental water in dry years for better flowering.
Photo courtesy of Plant Select
Coronado® Red hyssop
Name: Agastache ‘Pstessene’
Zones: 5–9 Size: 16 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moderately moist to dry soil Native range: Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico
Hyssops have become a staple in my garden. Their combination of long bloom times, pollinator friendliness, subtle minty fragrance, ability to take dry conditions, and minimal care requirements has won me over. While members of the Agastache genus come in an abundance of colors, this particular variety is unique due to its distinctive blend of crimson red and maroon flowers, making it a show-stopper during the hottest months of the year. Coronado® Red blooms from midsummer into fall. The tubular flowers are a favorite of pollinators, and hummingbirds cannot resist stopping by the plants numerous times a day.
Photo courtesy of Mary-Ann Newcomer
Fire Spinner® ice plant
Name: Delosperma ‘P001S’
Zones: 5–10 Size: 1 to 2 inches tall and 14 to 18 inches wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil Native range: South Africa
I have several varieties of Delosperma in my rock garden, but Fire Spinner® has become a favorite. It has bright green foliage capped with masses of vibrant orange flowers with fuchsia centers. When in full bloom from April through June, it almost glows. This long-blooming perennial will continue to have a smattering of blossoms throughout the rest of the season too. Like other ice plants, this variety likes our mountain climate with its dry air and plentiful sunshine. It does need good drainage and prefers rock mulch over wood types. The succulent foliage is a nod to its inherent drought tolerance, and the plant will thrive without much (if any) supplemental water.
Regional expert: Michelle Provaznik is the chief executive officer of the American Public Gardens Association and has been gardening in the Mountain West for over 25 years.
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Customers find these exercise bands well-made, functional, and great value for money, particularly noting their effectiveness for home workouts and physical therapy. They appreciate the color variety, with each band being a different color, and one customer mentions the pink adds a fun touch. The resistance levels receive mixed feedback – while some find them helpful for progressing workouts, others report very little resistance. Durability is also mixed, with some finding them durable while others report them breaking easily.
Vice President JD Vance speaks at the White House press briefing on the day the government shutdown. Vance is among the Republicans arguing there’s plenty of time to extend ACA tax credits.
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On Capitol Hill right now, there’s a partisan argument over if and when lawmakers need to act to extend subsidies for the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. That’s where 24 million people — who don’t have insurance through their jobs or a public program like Medicaid — buy health plans.
The argument is at the heart of the government shutdown that started Oct. 1.
Democratic lawmakers say extending enhanced premium tax credits is urgent, with open enrollment weeks away. Republican lawmakers say there’s time to negotiate over a policy later, since the subsidies expire in December.
Who’s right?
“The window is rapidly closing,” says Jon Godfread, North Dakota’s insurance commissioner. He says the enhanced subsidies need to be extended before open enrollment starts Nov. 1. “Let’s do this now.”
If lawmakers miss that deadline, he says, “it’s going to be really, really challenging to go back [to consumers] and say, ‘OK, now we fixed it, please come back and shop at this market that you were priced out of.’ I just don’t believe consumers are going to do that.”
Insurance honchos in Red and Blue states all want it done
Godfread insists this issue is not about partisan politics. He himself is an elected Republican, and he is also president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a membership organization of state insurance regulators across the country. “Red state, blue state, appointed, elected — we have unanimous approval supporting these tax credits,” he says.
The insurance commissioners have been warning lawmakers about this impending problem for months. “Since January, to be honest — we’ve sent four different letters,” he says. He also spent the whole month of May in Washington D.C. meeting with members of Congress and explaining how an expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits will hit consumers very hard — he calls it a “double hit.”
From $800 to $3,000 a month in premiums
“We’re seeing increases in premiums because health care costs are going up, but when you also take away these subsidies, you essentially pull the rug out from people,” he says. “You’re looking at a family that maybe was paying $800 a month for their health insurance and that jumps to $3,000.”
Premiums on average would go up 114% for consumers, according to an analysis published this week by KFF, the nonpartisan health research organization.
In North Dakota, the people who will be affected are mostly farmers and ranchers, Godfread explains. “With these enhancements, we saw more farmers and ranchers purchasing coverage for their families, so it’s been really, really good on that front,” he says.
According to KFF, more than 3 in 4 enrollees in these ACA plans live in states President Trump won in 2024. KFF also published a poll Friday that found that 78% of voters across the political spectrum are in favor of continuing the enhanced subsidies, including most Republicans and “Make American Great Again” supporters.
Time for ‘action’
After a bumpy first decade, right now, the ACA insurance markets like Healthcare.gov are working pretty well, Godfread says. Consumers are happy with their options and find the plans affordable. If premiums spike for consumers and the healthiest people drop their coverage, “that really sickens and weakens the risk pool,” he says. Plus, more uninsured people mean more uncompensated care for hospitals, which presents its own problems for state budgets.
When he talks with lawmakers, Godfread says, sometimes they balk at the cost of the subsidies and at how expensive premiums have become. “That discussion is separate,” he argues. “We can talk about the costs of health care and pharmaceuticals, all the pieces — but we’ve still got to get access to consumers, and that’s what these subsidies have helped provide.”
He is hopeful lawmakers might act since, at last, there’s more attention and awareness about the policy issue. “I’m happy we’ve had more conversations — we’ve got to get some action, though,” he says.
States stand ready to respond
With open enrollment just a few weeks away — Nov. 1 everywhere except Idaho where it’s Oct. 15 — health insurers have locked in their rates for 2026. But Godfread explains there’s still an opportunity to give consumers the subsidized rates if Congress acts quickly.
“Most states, if not all states, had their [insurance] carriers file two sets of rates — one with subsidies, one without,” he says. “And so if they do a clean extension of these subsidies, I think most states will be ready to go on that.”
The key, again, is getting it done before open enrollment begins, he says, so that consumers see a rate they can afford when they log in to shop for a plan. “I don’t see consumers taking multiple bites of this apple.”
Celebrations start from decorating the front porch, as it’s the very first space that greets your friends and family. Pumpkins are the best choice to set the Halloween season, and your porch is the perfect canvas to show them off.
Whether you want a cozy farmhouse feel, a playful Halloween look, or a stylish modern setup, pumpkins can fit every decorating style. Their versatility makes them the star of the season, and with a little creativity, you can transform your entryway into a welcoming autumn retreat.
From stacked towers to glowing lanterns, pumpkins bring warmth and personality to any setup. Even the simplest arrangements can instantly make your porch festive and inviting.
17 Front Porch Pumpkin Décor Ideas
Pumpkins are the best choice for fall décor because they capture the season’s spirit with their vibrant colors and endless styling options.
They’re also affordable and widely available, making it easy to decorate beautifully on any budget.
1. Classic Pumpkin Steps
Arranging pumpkins on your porch steps is a timeless and easy décor choice. It creates a natural pathway of autumn charm that guides visitors straight to your front door. By mixing sizes, you add depth and balance to the arrangement.
You can keep the look simple with orange pumpkins, or mix in white, green, and striped varieties for more texture. This small variation makes your steps look thoughtfully styled rather than uniform.
To complete the setup, consider tucking in lanterns or small pots of mums between pumpkins. As evening falls, the glow of candles adds warmth and makes your porch inviting.
Stacking pumpkins into towers creates vertical drama. They work well on either side of your entryway, instantly framing your front door in seasonal beauty. Wooden dowels or rods can help keep the pumpkins steady.
Choose a gradual size change—large at the bottom, medium in the middle, small on top—for a balanced look. You can also paint or carve patterns into the pumpkins before stacking for added flair.
If you want a polished feel, place the towers in urns or planters. This elevates the design and gives the display a more professional, styled look.
3. Painted Pumpkins
Painted pumpkins are perfect if you want creativity without the mess of carving. You can go with trendy colors like white, black, or metallics, or stick to fall shades such as mustard and burgundy.
Patterns and stencils allow you to create stripes, polka dots, or even your house number. Painted pumpkins also last longer than carved ones, making them practical for long-term porch displays.
Group painted pumpkins in clusters or pair them with neutral décor. Their smooth, bold look pops against natural wood or rustic baskets.
4. Lantern Pumpkins
Carved lantern pumpkins instantly bring a magical glow to your porch. Instead of classic faces, try carving starbursts, leaf designs, or geometric patterns for elegance.
Battery-operated candles are a safe alternative to real flames. They give off the same warm flicker and won’t be affected by windy evenings.
Place them on steps, tables, or even in hanging baskets. Their soft glow creates a cozy, welcoming feeling as guests arrive.
5. Farmhouse Crate Display
Using wooden crates as the base of your display adds rustic character. Stack crates vertically or place them sideways for pumpkins to “spill” out naturally.
The rough texture of weathered wood contrasts beautifully with the smooth surfaces of pumpkins. It also adds layers to your porch arrangement.
Enhance the setup with accents like hay bales, pinecones, or lanterns. This layered style feels collected and lived-in, perfect for farmhouse lovers.
A pumpkin wreath turns your door into the centerpiece of your décor. Small pumpkins and gourds can be attached with wire or hot glue for a sturdy design.
You can keep it natural with orange tones, or mix in white pumpkins for a softer, modern look. Faux mini pumpkins are ideal if you want it to last all season.
Hanging this wreath instantly tells guests they’re walking into a festive space. It’s cheerful, seasonal, and a great way to start your porch design.
7. Pumpkin Topiaries
Pumpkin topiaries bring a neat, structured look to your porch. They’re usually stacked in decorative urns or pots, which makes them look intentional and polished.
Adding greenery or faux vines between layers makes the stack look fuller. Berries or small flowers tucked in can also add pops of color.
Place topiaries symmetrically on both sides of the door. They create balance and look especially striking if your porch is more formal.
8. Pumpkin Porch Rail Garland
Draping garlands along porch rails adds flow and continuity to your décor. Intertwine faux leaves, vines, and mini pumpkins for a harvest-inspired look.
The garland can stretch across your whole porch or be draped in sections for a subtler effect. Small pumpkins tucked along the greenery add charm.
Add string lights to make the garland glow at night. It softens hard lines and creates an inviting ambiance.
9. Pumpkin and Mum Pairing
Mums are the season’s favorite flower, and they pair perfectly with pumpkins. The bright blooms bring contrast and color to the neutral tones of gourds.
Arranging pots of mums next to pumpkins creates simple yet striking vignettes. You can mix several colors of mums for a lively, cheerful look.
To polish the design, coordinate your pumpkin and mum colors. Purple mums with white pumpkins or yellow mums with orange gourds look especially stunning.
Classic jack-o’-lanterns never lose their charm. They add playful energy to your porch, especially if you have children or expect trick-or-treaters.
Faces can be spooky, silly, or creative—there’s endless room to experiment. You can also carve shapes like bats, cats, or haunted houses for variety.
Lining carved pumpkins along your walkway makes your home festive at night. Their warm glow sets the stage for Halloween fun.
11. Pumpkin Planters
Turning pumpkins into planters is a clever, eco-friendly idea. Simply hollow out a large pumpkin, fill it with soil, and add flowers or greenery.
Mums, succulents, or ornamental kale look especially striking in pumpkin planters. The natural orange base highlights the plant’s color beautifully.
As the pumpkin decomposes, it nourishes the soil, making this both decorative and functional. Place these planters on steps or beside your door for extra charm.
12. Monogrammed Pumpkins
Adding your family’s initials or house number to a pumpkin makes your porch personal. You can paint, stencil, or carve the design depending on your style.
These pumpkins look best when placed prominently near your front door. They immediately make your décor stand out as customized.
Pair monogrammed pumpkins with plain ones for balance. The mix of simple and detailed designs keeps the display from feeling cluttered.
13. Pumpkin Basket Arrangement
Filling a basket with pumpkins and gourds creates a cozy, rustic vignette. Woven baskets add texture and warmth that feels very autumnal.
Mix in fall leaves, berries, or small pinecones for extra detail. The layered look makes the arrangement appear natural and inviting.
Place the basket casually beside your door or on a porch table. Its relaxed style makes it perfect for smaller porches.
14. Pumpkin Scarecrow Companion
Pairing pumpkins with a scarecrow brings whimsy to your porch. You can even use a pumpkin as the scarecrow’s head for a playful touch.
This setup works especially well on spacious porches, where you can build a little scene. Adding hay bales or cornstalks makes the display feel complete.
Children especially enjoy this style—it makes your décor interactive and memorable. It’s lighthearted, fun, and full of fall spirit.
Small pumpkins make excellent holders for candles. Carve a space just large enough for a taper or tea light to sit snugly.
These holders add elegance and can be arranged on tables, railings, or steps. When lit, they create a soft, romantic glow.
To keep it safe, use battery candles instead of real flames. You’ll get the same look without worrying about fire hazards.
16. White Pumpkin Minimalism
Using all-white pumpkins creates a clean, modern aesthetic. Their neutral color blends seamlessly with both rustic and contemporary porch designs.
You can cluster them in groups or stack them for height. Paired with black lanterns or wooden stools, the look feels chic and intentional.
If you want a softer vibe, add eucalyptus or pale greenery to balance the starkness. White pumpkins are versatile and always elegant.
17. Pumpkin Hay Bale Scene
Hay bales make the perfect stage for pumpkins. Place them at varying heights and stack pumpkins on top for a tiered harvest display.
Add accents like corn stalks, lanterns, or scarecrows to make the scene fuller. The layered textures give your porch a rich, abundant look.
This setup is bold and festive, perfect for families who love big seasonal statements. It’s also a great spot for family photos.
Conclusion
To wrap it up, decorating your front porch with pumpkins is a simple way to add warmth, charm, and festive spirit to your entryway. You can go rustic with hay bales and natural gourds or keep it modern with painted pumpkins and lanterns.
Mixing in greenery, string lights, or colors that match your home’s exterior makes the space feel cozy and inviting. With just a few touches, your porch can become a fall centerpiece that celebrates the beauty of the season.
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Can opening a pickle jar predict how long you’re going to live? Maybe more than you realize! Our grip strength is actually linked to our overall health and is a good predictor of longevity. This simple, yet often overlooked health marker is a great way to tell us more about what’s going on in the body. And the good news is, that even if you don’t have great grip strength, there are easy ways to improve it.
I first mentioned this in passing and I was pleasantly surprised by how many follow-up questions you all had. Grip strength is a bigger deal than most of realize. How well we can grip things is one of the strongest predictors of longevity we currently know of. And unlike so many medical tests, it’s something you can easily check at home. No lab work, no invasive procedures, and no doctor’s visit required.
It’s not about weight, clothing size, or how you look, but strength and function. Plus it’s a good key to how well your nervous system and muscles are working together. I feel like this is one of the most overlooked and empowering health metrics we have. It turns out that training your grip doesn’t just benefit your hands, but your whole body.
So here’s why grip strength matters, how to know what yours is, and practical ways to start improving it right now!
Why Grip Strength Matters So Much
On the surface, grip strength might sound like a minor detail. After all, how often do we need to twist open an especially stubborn jar lid? But researchers have found that grip strength is a surprisingly powerful proxy for overall health and longevity.
Studies link low grip strength with:
Higher risk of death from any cause
Increased risk of heart disease and stroke
Lower brain function as we age
Greater risk of falls and fractures
That’s a pretty dramatic list, but it makes sense if you think about it. Grip strength reflects not just the muscles in your hands but your entire neuromuscular system. To squeeze something tightly, your brain has to send a strong signal to your nerves. They then recruit muscle fibers all the way up your arms and into your shoulders and back. It’s a snapshot of your whole-body strength, nervous system health, and coordination.
Grip strength is like a window into overall vitality. Just like lean muscle mass strongly predicts longevity, grip strength tracks closely with how much usable strength we maintain as we age.
My Own Grip Strength Experiments
When I first started testing my grip strength, I was curious but skeptical that it would tell me something about my health.
Over time though I noticed an interesting correlation. My highest grip strength measurement was around 140 pounds, and my average is usually in the 120s. I also recently did a biological age test and came out at 21.7 years old, significantly younger than my chronological age. That was enough to get my attention.
I’ve also seen this anecdotally with athletes. Some of the fittest athletes I know, who had grip strength measurements close to 200 pounds, showed biological ages much younger than their actual years. While correlation doesn’t prove causation, the connection is strong enough that I believe it’s more than coincidence.
It also seems to track with day-to-day readiness. For example, I notice my grip strength is lower when I’ve had poor sleep or when my body hasn’t recovered well from a workout. This lines up with the data I see on my Oura ring. In that way my grip strength is a real-time signal of how resilient my nervous system and muscles are at any given moment.
How to Test Your Grip Strength
There are a few simple ways to test grip strength, ranging from techy gadgets to no-equipment options.
1. Dynamometer (Grip Strength Tester)
This is the gold standard and what researchers use in studies. A grip strength tester (also called a dynamometer) measures the maximum force you can exert when you squeeze. They’re relatively inexpensive and this is the one I have.
A quick warning: the cheaper versions can break if you’re on the stronger side or use them often. Some models also max out at 200 pounds. That’s more than enough for most of us but can be a limit for high-level athletes.
2. Dead Hang Test
No equipment? No problem. Find a sturdy pull-up bar or tree branch and see how long you can hang. Hanging itself is actually a separate longevity predictor, and it also builds grip strength, so you’re getting two benefits in one.
If you’re just starting out, you may only last a few seconds which is still perfectly fine. The goal is to slowly increase your hang time over weeks and months. Being able to hang for 60–90 seconds (or even up to three minutes) is an excellent marker of strength and resilience. My daily average now is about 90 seconds, but I’ve had to work up to that.
3. Farmer’s Carry
This one is as simple as it sounds. Grab something heavy in each hand, dumbbells, kettlebells, or even two buckets of water will work. Next, walk as far as you can while maintaining good posture. Ideally, the combined weight should be about 50–75% of your body weight.
This test is both a measurement and a workout. Over time, track whether you can carry more weight or walk farther with the same load.
4. The Jar Test
It might sound simple, but struggling to open jars can be an early warning sign of declining grip strength. If you find yourself constantly asking for help with lids, it might be worth paying attention to your grip health.
Easy Ways to Improve Grip Strength (At Home)
Here’s the best part: you don’t need a gym membership or fancy tools to build grip strength. In fact, you can work it into your daily life in creative ways. One suprising way is to opt for less smartphone use. A 2023 study found that as smartphone use (like scrolling) increases, handgrip strength and functionality decrease.
Hanging (Dead Hangs)
One of the simplest, most effective exercises for grip (and shoulder and spine health) is just hanging. I have a pull-up bar in my house and use it throughout the day. Keep a pull-up bar on the bathroom or bedroom door and use it every time you go by. Start small, even 15 seconds at a time, and build up.
For variety, try active hangs (engaging your shoulders), side-to-side shifts, or knee raises while hanging. It keeps things fun and works your core too.
Farmer’s Carries
Like I mentioned above, this is one of the most functional movements we can do. Carry two heavy objects and walk. I often practice this without even thinking about it when I’m carrying in groceries or hauling things in the yard. When I go to the grocery store I try to park far from the entrance and carry my full, reusable grocery bags back to the car.
If you want to make it intentional, grab two heavy weights or buckets and walk 30–60 seconds. Keep your core engaged and shoulders relaxed. Repeat a few rounds, and you’ll be surprised how quickly you get stronger.
Daily Life Opportunities
Here are some more ways to build grip strength exercises into your everyday routines.
Carry grocery bags instead of using a cart.
Hand-squeeze citrus instead of using a juicer.
Use a basket instead of a cart at the store (when practical).
Play on monkey bars with your kids.
Twist off lids and do more manual kitchen prep when you can.
Rice Bucket Training
This one sounds strange but is incredibly effective. Fill a bucket with rice, stick your hands in, and move them around, squeezing, spreading your fingers, and rotating. Unlike most grip exercises, this trains both the closing and opening muscles of your hands. For an extra challenge, hide some dried beans at the bottom of the bucket and try to get them out with your fingers!
Grip Tools
If you like gadgets, you can get grip trainers, squeeze balls, or even wider grips that attach to dumbbells to make them harder to hold. These aren’t necessary, but they can be fun to experiment with. Something like this works well.
Grip Strength Training in (or Out of) the Gym
If you already lift weights, you’re probably training your grip without realizing it. Any movement that requires holding onto a bar, dumbbell, or kettlebell challenges your grip. Some of the best:
Deadlifts
Pull-ups
Rows
Kettlebell swings
Push-ups (these are surprisingly helpful for grip and wrist stability)
If you usually use lifting straps, consider going without them at least sometimes. Let your grip be the limiting factor since it will strengthen faster that way.
And don’t underestimate bodyweight movements. Just pressing your palms into the ground during push-ups or holding a plank engages your hands and wrists in ways that carry over to grip strength. These small challenges, repeated consistently, add up to a much more resilient grip over time.
Nutrition and Recovery for Stronger Grip
Like any muscle-building effort, grip strength improves with the right balance of training and recovery. A few key things to keep in mind:
Protein: Adequate protein intake is crucial for muscle repair and growth. You can also pair this with amino acids. This brand is my favorite and tastes great.
Creatine: This is one of the most well-studied supplements for strength and performance. Many people see noticeable improvements with it and it’s one I prioritize.
Collagen + Vitamin C: These support tendons and ligaments, which is just as important as muscles when it comes to grip. Truly, we’re only as strong as our tendons and ligaments. You can get collagen here.
Minerals: Don’t forget about minerals like magnesium and silica for joint and connective tissue health.
Sleep: Research shows poor sleep leads to a noticeable drop in grip strength. Sleep is where repair and growth really happen.
This highlights an important truth that grip strength isn’t just a muscle issue. It’s a whole-body, whole-lifestyle reflection. If you’re eating well, sleeping deeply, and giving your body recovery time, your grip will likely respond better to training.
The Nervous System Connection
One aspect of grip strength that doesn’t get enough attention is its link to the nervous system. A strong grip isn’t just about strong muscles. Our grip is about the brain’s ability to recruit those muscles efficiently.
This is why fatigue, poor sleep, or nervous system stress can all lower grip strength, even temporarily. It’s also why training grip can improve more than just your forearms. You’re essentially training your body to fire more efficiently, which carries over into everything from athletic performance to daily movement. Researchers found that stronger grip strength has a suprising connection to our mood. Those with better grip strength were 30-47% less likely to struggle with depression than those with the weakest grip strength.
For me, this has been a fascinating area of self-experimentation. On days when I meditate or take steps to calm my nervous system, my grip strength often improves. It’s a reminder that the mind-body connection is real, and the nervous system plays a bigger role in strength than we sometimes acknowledge.
Final Thoughts on Grip Strength
The more I learn about grip strength, the more I see it as a powerful marker of resilience. It’s not about how much weight you can lift in the gym or how many reps you can do, Instead, it’s about the kind of strength that shows up in everyday life. Being able to carry your groceries without strain, open jars on your own, or hold yourself up on a bar are all small signs of health independence. As we age, maintaining functional strength may be one of the best gifts we can give ourselves.
And like many of the important things in life, grip strength is something that doesn’t need fancy or expensive equipment. Just hanging, carrying, squeezing, and paying attention over time can lead to profound improvements. And along the way you’ll be building your nervous system, muscles, joints, and longevity.
What are everyday ways you use your grip or strengthen it? Leave a comment and let us know!
