Live Full Health Tip — December

December: Build Grip Strength

Strong hands make almost everything easier. When your grip is stronger, you can carry things with more control, stabilize your body better during exercise, and move with more confidence in day-to-day life. Research from Harvard Health, Mayo Clinic, and the National Institutes of Health shows that grip strength is linked to improved daily task performance, better overall muscle function, and reduced risk of falls. It’s one of the simplest measures of how strong and capable your body feels. For neurodiverse individuals especially, better grip strength often leads to smoother transitions between movements, more independence, and more success with everyday tasks.

This month, we are focusing on an easy grip routine that you can practice at home. It uses only a small object, something soft like a stress ball, tennis ball, or folded sock. You squeeze, hold, release, and repeat. It is simple, safe, and effective..

We’ve included a downloadable grip strength tracker you can print or laminate. It gives you a place to practice the routine a few times each week and keep track of how often you do it.