(Natural News) Feeling anxious about something? Try exercising. Multiple studies have shown a link between the two – from psychological theories suggesting that exercise improves self-efficacy and social interaction to clinical trials that reveal a positive relationship between exercise and anxiety prevention. But why exactly is exercise a great way to reduce feelings of anxiety? Here […]

(Natural News) The global weight loss market is worth billions of dollars, yet there’s no solid proof that dieters are actually losing weight. Even research suggests that diets can actually cause weight gain. The surprising thing is, obese people aren’t the only ones trying diets. Weight loss has become a priority for those who have normal weights […]

(Natural News) Keeping your heart healthy could lower your chances of developing diabetes. This is what a team of American researchers found when they looked at the data of more than 7,500 individuals. The team — composed of researchers from the Ohio State University — encouraged the participants to follow the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Simple […]

(Natural News) You don’t need to commit to a time-consuming workout session in order to enjoy the health benefits of physical exercise. Canadian researchers said that spending a few minutes going up several flights of stairs every two or three hours can greatly improve the health of your heart. In a recent study supported by […]

(Natural News) A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine revealed that both exercise and heat therapy help relieve period pain. This research evaluated existing evidence for self-care remedies for dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized by crampy, colicky spasms of pain below the belly button that occurs within eight […]

(Natural News) People who have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, are at a higher risk of developing chronic illnesses, many of which can lead to early death. Regular exercise is believed to be one of the best ways to control high blood pressure, and a review of studies reports that it may be […]

(Natural News) For people who love to exercise, here’s another workout supplement for you. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that supplementing with beta-alanine can help increase muscle carnosine and relieve fatigue due to exercise. Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that the body uses to produce carnosine, a natural compound that […]

(Natural News) Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s, also known as dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease, is a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease that causes memory loss and dementia in people typically in their 30s to 50s. In a recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, a team of researchers found that physical exercise may delay […]

(Natural News) Some types of sharks must constantly keep swimming in order to stay alive. While humans are not sharks, it is also in our best interest to move as much as possible if we want to live long lives. A new study recommends spending at least half an hour each day performing any kind of physical movement if you […]

(Natural News) Are you finding it difficult to motivate yourself to work out, even though you really want to lose weight and need to improve your health? Consider turning your boring session of physical exercise into a fun and exciting game, where every pound you shed is an achievement you can brag about. The process […]