(Natural News) Most fitness apps today recommend walking at least 10,000 steps every day for better health. Where the number came from, people are not sure. Nonetheless, many regard it as the baseline for physical activity. However, a cohort study published in Jama Internal Medicine reveals that people may not need to walk that many steps to be […]

(Natural News) Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the US, accounting for 840, 768 deaths in 2016 alone. These statistics call for an increased awareness in improving and supporting cardiovascular health. While you cannot really change some risk factors of cardiovascular health – like sex, age or family history – […]

(Natural News) Diabetes increases the risk of developing other chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease. But in a recent study, scientists from the University of Otago in New Zealand revealed that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) could restore, even reverse, any adverse changes in heart function due to diabetes. The study was published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, an official journal […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, you’ll be placed under a lot of mental and physical stress, and dealing with that requires a strong mind and body. However, most people aren’t physically active. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only one in four American adults and one in five high school students meet the recommended […]

(Natural News) Stroke-related deaths have been steadily declining in recent years. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mortality rates for stroke are now at 37.6 deaths per hundred thousand – significantly lower than in the early 2000s. However, a study by the Boston University School of Medicine noted that while the drop is true for older adults, […]

(Natural News) The Mediterranean diet is said to be inspired by the eating habits of people in the 1960s. This diet found its inspiration from areas such as mainland Greece and many of its outlying islands such as Crete, as well as in many parts of southern Italy. In these areas, adult life expectancy is among the highest in the […]

(Natural News) The ketogenic diet places a lot of restrictions on what you eat in order to bring your body into a state of ketosis, a metabolic process wherein your body no longer has enough glucose to burn for energy, and so it has to use the body’s stored fats, resulting in weight loss. This […]

(Natural News) Coffee is one of the best-known superfoods and one of the most highly consumed beverages on the planet. People have learned to love and appreciate coffee not only for its taste and aroma, but also for its brain-stimulating and energy-boosting effects. Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of drinking moderate amounts of coffee […]

(Natural News) Uric acid is a chemical that your body produces when it metabolizes a naturally occurring substance called purine. Purines can be obtained from your diet and are also produced by your body. Uric acid dissolves in the blood, travels to the kidneys, and is excreted in urine. If your body produces large amounts of uric acid or […]

(Natural News) Experts warn parents to be careful when buying food and drinks for their kids. Researchers at the University of Glasgow in the U.K. found that many children’s food and drinks like fruit-based snacks, juices, yogurts, cereals and ready-to-eat meals marketed as “healthy” in the U.K. are not actually as healthy as claimed. The researchers […]