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Post by The Mayor on Dec 27, 2005 9:19:00 GMT -5
MUSCLE UP!
Does stress make your blood pressure spike? If so, then build up your biceps. Lean body mass helps your blood pressure return to normal after a stressful event, a recent study revealed. Muscle tissue improves your body's ability to regulate sodium, a key for blood pressure control. Tone your muscles by lifting weights a minimum of 10 minutes, 3 times per week.
Keeping your blood pressure at 115/76 mm Hg can make your real age as much as 12 years younger.
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