Maria Lopez's Blog – September 2014 Archive (3)

Strong is the new skinny, and having a toned, sleeker upper body has health benefits beyond just looking good in tanks and tees. Building strength in your arms isn't just for show, but more importantly to help with everyday activities such as carrying groceries, lifting children, and even driving. It's crucial to train your muscles as a young adult so as to avoid injury as you age throughout the years. You'll begin to lose skeletal muscle in your 30s, and by the time you're in your 50s,…

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Words of wisdom(?) from one 30-year-old to another

Dear Prince Harry on the Occasion of Your Thirtieth Birthday,

Hey Harry. Can I call you Harry? Great.

My friends call me Denver. You can call me Mr. Nicks. As your elder by roughly four months I have some wisdom to impart on this auspicious day.

30 is a big one. The major milestones of youth are behind you. Through your twenties you eked what life-force you could from the mere fact that at least you…

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The Paleo Diet has earned protein a reputation as a powerful weight-loss tool - but as it turns out, the nutrient is good for more than whittling your waistline. People who consume a high amount of protein tend to have a lower risk of high blood pressure, according to a new Boston University study, published in the American Journal of Hypertension .

The researchers tracked 1,361 people's blood pressure for an average of 11.3 years, and found that…

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