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Scientists say they have found clues into how long we will live. One of them is a handshake. British researchers believe a strong is not just a sign of confidence but also an of longevity. Lead author Dr Rachel Cooper, of University College London, said her looked into 33 different reports on the strength of handshakes. The research involved more than 50,000 men and women and 40 years. Dr Cooper concluded that with weaker handshakes were 70 per cent more to die earlier than those with the strongest handshakes. She concludes that people with strong grips may have from a happy childhood that included a healthy diet and of exercise.

The new study, in the British Medical Journal, also found other of living a longer life. These 'measures of physical capability' walking at a faster pace, getting out of a chair , and being able to balance on leg. The study showed that slow walkers were almost three times to die at a younger age than those who walked briskly. Those who to get up from their armchairs were twice as likely to die earlier than those who out of their chairs. Dr Cooper believes there needs to be more into the link between physical capability and longevity. “Research that helps people to enjoy a long and healthy life is ever more important to help for an ageing population,” she said.