Strong Medicine

Go heavy to grow old: Muscular strength can improve your life expectancy, according to University of South Carolina researchers. The scientists found that total-body strength was linked to lower risks of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes. The likely reason: Activities that lead to a stronger body, such as resistance training, also help lower blood pressure, control cholesterol, and improve insulin sensitivity. Crunched for time? Let me design you a quick and effective 30 minute total body workout.