(Natural News) A heart attack can be a life-changing event. If you manage to survive a heart attack, it can have dire consequences for your overall health and well-being. The key to preventing a heart attack from occurring in the first place is understanding how and why it happens. What causes heart attacks Plaques are small […]

(Natural News) Want to keep your heart healthy? Walk more. A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Heart Failure reported that walking more can significantly cut the risk of heart failure in older women by 25 percent. The study was done by researchers from the University at Buffalo in New York, […]

(Natural News) The human body is like a machine, and the heart is the engine that powers it all. You can oil the engine all you want and keep it connected to an energy source for as long as you can, but if the machine does not run every once in a while, it will eventually break […]

(Natural News) Australian researchers have compared the results of high-intensity interval exercise to the effects of a much longer endurance exercise. They reported that the shorter, more intense form of exercise can achieve the same metabolic results of a more conventional workout. The researchers were supported by Victoria University. They published their paper in the American Journal […]

(Natural News) Tai chi, an elegant Chinese exercise that uses slow and graceful movements, outperforms the combination of aerobics, strength training, and balance drills in preventing falls in older individuals, according to experts. Aging is characterized by many changes in both a person’s body and mind. The senses become feebler and bodily coordination becomes less […]

(Natural News) As if it has not been emphasized enough, a study confirms that a sedentary lifestyle is a significant risk factor in diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is one of the top causes of death in the world today. In the U.S. alone, about 30 million people have it. Another 84 million suffer from elevated […]

(Natural News) For many people, starting a diet is easy. What’s more difficult is staying on that diet once hunger comes into the picture. Hunger is a major factor of a person’s eating habits. If a person feels hungry too often, this could lead to excessive eating and weight gain. These two are major contributors […]

(Natural News) Most dog owners know the importance of keeping their pets healthy. It’s a constant and tireless job of making sure your pampered pooch doesn’t eat too much or too little. It’s also making sure that your dog gets enough daily exercise but not so much to the point of exhaustion. This in itself […]

(Natural News) Interestingly, the design of an office may affect the diabetes risk of employees. A study published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine recently found that open-plan offices cut the risk of Type 2 diabetes among employees. In addition, the study revealed that open-plan office workers are less stressed than those who work […]

(Natural News) Plantar fasciitis is a disorder that affects your plantar fascia, or the ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot. The condition causes pain in your heel. If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, try some of the natural remedies listed below to ease your symptoms. These cures, which have been tested […]