(Natural News) Pushups are one of the most common body weight exercises, and a study suggests that they may indicate the health of your heart. The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, found that men who can do at least 40 pushups had lower risk of cardiovascular disease outcomes. The findings suggested that simple […]

(Natural News) People around the globe practice yoga to enjoy its many health benefits. According to a study in the journal Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, the practice can also benefit those who have active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the eight-week study, the researchers observed that intensive yoga practice significantly reduced the severity of the physical and […]

(Natural News) Breakfast is considered “the most important meal of the day,” but a thought-provoking review suggests that it might not always be the case. In fact, the article didn’t find strong evidence which supports the notions that skipping breakfast causes weight gain or that eating breakfast promotes weight loss. The review was conducted by researchers from Monash […]

(Natural News) If, like many other people, you are convinced that when it comes to exercise, less is more, and the idea of fasting has you heading for the fridge, the results of a recent study might give you the push you need to get to the gym and start an intermittent fasting program. The […]

(Natural News) Infertility – defined as the inability to get pregnant after actively trying to do so for 12 months while not using any contraceptives during that period – is a common problem. Around 15 percent of couples struggle to have a baby, with about a third of these issues attributable to the woman, a […]

(Natural News) Exercise and gut health are both important to your well-being. And interestingly, these two are related. A study published in the journal Experimental Physiology revealed that your fitness level may affect the diversity of bacteria in your gut, and thus influence your health. Researchers from Indiana University Bloomington and the University of Alabama at […]

(Natural News) Do you feel like your exercise routine isn’t helping you lose weight? Try high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training. These two short, intense exercises can help you lose weight faster than continuous moderate exercises, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. For the study, researchers from […]

(Natural News) People who are overweight have a lot to worry about, from the way their clothes fit to their higher risk of health problems. Now researchers have added yet another motivation to shed some pounds as they’ve discovered that the effects of obesity on the liver can hurt overweight people’s ability to use vitamin […]

(Natural News) Brain function tends to decline with age. The good news is that exercise is found to boost brain health, especially for aging men. A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology revealed that older men who exercise regularly saw better improvements in their cognitive function or executive function than older women. Executive […]

(Natural News) If you’re worried about your personal safety every time you leave your house, be proactive and learn self-defense. Staying fit and undergoing combat training can also teach you techniques that you can use to protect yourself if you need to confront an attacker. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) Situational awareness’ crucial role in self-defense The first […]