I learnt that there are a lot of information that doctors
need to evaluate before they predict person have cardiovascular risk or not? In
the nearly future, some health guideline might be included new indication for
heart problem.
According to “Palm ‘holds secrets of future health’,” there
is a recently research on approximately “140,000 people in 14 countries,” about
grip strength can be another accurate factor, apart from blood pressure, to
predict risk of heart problem, stroke and early death. The result show that
each “11 lb (5 kg) reduction in grip strength” in each person can lead to an
increase in fatal heart attack, stroke and dying young by 17%, 9% and 16%
respectively.
In my opinion, hand grip strength gauge is cheaper than many
lab tests which can indicate risk of those health problems such as blood or
urine analysis and electrocardiogram. It is very useful for everyone,
particularly people who don’t have time and money to have an expensive health
screening program in the hospital. At least, doctor can use this tool with some
patients’ information by asking and examining; for example, family history, BMI
(Body Mass Index), smoking, Blood pressure and so on, to predict their risk
more accurate while the cost and time may decrease.
I have heard a story from my patient. She told me that her
acquaintance who exercises with her every evening by non-stop running for an
hour in the Suan Luang Park was sudden death with heart attack. I don’t know exactly
what was kind of heart attack but she said that there seem to be any problem
with him and he looks healthy. Therefore, I think that being heart problem can
be caused by many reasons and one of those can occur in person who takes
exercise almost every day. This tool
might help doctor predict risk of cardiovascular problem more accurate.
I really wonder in the same thing in which researchers need
to know and plan to study more, that is the relation between the two. How does
grip strength link with heart problem and stroke?
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I agree that scientists should make a qualitative study of the relationship between grip strength and risk of having a heart problem. There is a dangerous fallacy in using statistics to induce fact. If you see lots of people with umbrella in their hands passing by, it doesn't alway means that it is raining outside.
ReplyDeleteBeam's interesting topic and her thoughtful response to it reminded me of something that has sometimes been implied in some of your comments here and in class.
ReplyDeleteI also like the important consideration that Tin brings to our attention, with a strong, clear example.
So, try this quick quiz. Which one of the following two statements do you think is true and which false:
- 1. A child's performance in school correlates strongly with having lots of books at home, for example, books sitting on shelves.
- 2. A child's performance in school correlates strongly with being regularly read to by parents.
If we have time, we can briefly discuss this in class tomorrow. For now, please feel welcome to share your answers and ideas in a reply.
I think scientist should do more research to ensure how does grip strength relate to heart problem. It is serious thing about our health, so if it doesn't proof already, it can affect to our health. However, if we want better health, we should do something that can help such as work out, eat diet with nutrient.
ReplyDeleteI just bought this grip from Daizo last week. Is it real? I believe in your article. I should bring it to the classroom and do this exercise in the classroom. So, I will get knowledge and healthy. hahahaha
ReplyDeleteI am surprise that you are interested in this kind of exercise equipment. I think it is good for your health. Even if being grip strong relate to reduction in heart problem risk, there also are a lot of factor that relate to health. Therefore, you may need other exercise too.
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