(Natural News) It’s not news that exercise benefits a person, both physically and mentally — but how much and when should one do it? A study published in the journal Psychological Reports reported that a short period of exercise before learning enhances both short and long-term memory. Researchers at the University of Mississippi sought to determine […]

(Natural News) Unlike women who maintain a healthy weight, women who are obese or overweight have a greater risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. According to a study, which was published in the journal Cell Metabolism, obesity can also make cancer cells more aggressive. The study involved a collaboration between researchers from Heidelberg University Hospital, Helmholtz Zentrum München, […]

(Natural News) Physical activity is one of the many ways to alleviate chronic back pain. However, if you frequently suffer from an aching back, it can sometimes make one reluctant to exercise in the first place. Fortunately, aquatic therapy can provide an easy solution to help relieve back pain and strengthen your spine. Aquatic therapy, also […]

(Natural News) Did you know that strength training benefits more than just physical health? Many studies have shown that strength training can improve brain health, especially in older adults. Strength training is widely known for its benefits on the physical body; it can build and maintain muscle mass and strength, even in older adults. In […]

(Natural News) Do you want to improve your metabolism through physical exercise, but find that you don’t have the time to spare for long sessions in the gym? A recently released Australian study indicated that several short but intense exercises are just as effective as a single, much longer workout. The study was conducted by […]

(Natural News) Want better athletic performance? Researchers from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili in Iran suggest supplementing with saffron. In their study, published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, they found that saffron can boost athletic performance and recovery, after looking at its potential-enhancing effect on physical performance, stamina, and recovery. For their study, the researchers recruited 28 nonactive and […]

(Natural News) Obese postmenopausal women may improve their heart health by undergoing whole-body vibration training for at least eight weeks, according to a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Researchers in the U.S. reached this conclusion after analyzing the effect of an eight-week whole-body vibration exercise program on heart rate variability […]

(Natural News) A new study finds that regular exercise may prevent inflammation and muscle damage in people who smoke by reversing muscle loss. A team of researchers from Germany wanted to find out the effects of therapeutic exercise on inflammation and muscle loss due to cigarette smoking, so they carried out an experiment on three […]

(Natural News) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disease that has no known cause, albeit being very common. It causes pain or discomfort in the stomach and disrupts bowel habits, which are often troublesome for patients and affect their quality of life. While conventional drugs are available for treating IBS symptoms, most — if not […]

(Natural News) Air travel is convenient, but it’s a technological advancement that’s also linked to some fatal health conditions. For example, frequent flyers are at risk of developing blood clots, especially when a plane trip takes longer than four hours. What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? The condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when […]