(Natural News) Dealing with depression is tough under the best of circumstances, but if you’re someone who wants to avoid the risks of medication, it can be even more challenging. If you’re depressed, the last thing you need is a medication that will raise your risk of suicide and illness, so what can you do […]

(Natural News) Two studies suggest that cardiorespiratory fitness is essential in determining cardiovascular disease and death risk. These studies provide proof that performing moderate to high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in both adults and children is essential. Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to provide fuel and oxygen during sustained physical activity. […]

(Natural News) Of the different types of cancer, breast cancer is among those with higher chances of survival, especially with early detection and diagnosis. However, one study discovered additional factors that may increase the risk of death for women suffering from this condition. Sarcopenia, a condition wherein a person has low skeletal muscle mass, was found […]

(Natural News) If you’re desperate to lose weight, you need to remember that the road to fitness is one that requires self-discipline. Don’t fall for weight-loss program commercials with empty promises and drugs that could be linked to negative side effects. According to a paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), shortcuts to […]

(Natural News) Many preppers often underestimate the importance of physical fitness when SHTF. You can learn all there is to know about self-defense techniques or bugging out, but if you can’t defend yourself in an actual fight or even carry your bug out bag for several miles, then all your accumulated knowledge will have been for […]

(Natural News) Miserable due to the various unhealthy conditions that make up metabolic syndrome? Brazilian researchers have recently reported that patients suffering from that syndrome could improve their quality of life through weekly or bi-weekly sessions of whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE). WBVE is a physical exercise where an oscillating platform transmits vibrations to a person […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Hypertension advises people with metabolic syndrome to participate in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to improve their cardiovascular health. The study recommends three sessions of four-minute high-intensity exercise every week to improve cardiovascular health. HIIT has been known to improve aortic reservoir pressure, which is a measure […]

(Natural News) A recent study has suggested that supplementing with mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) and Indian bay leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) may enhance muscle strength. Using both an animal model and a clinical trial on adult human males, researchers from India examined the effects of the plant extracts on muscle strength and endurance. Earlier studies have linked the […]

(Natural News) A study carried out by researchers from the School of Sport and Exercise at Massey University in New Zealand found that keratin supplements can help increase lean body mass. Keratin is a protein derived from poultry feathers. Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the study evaluated the impact of […]

(Natural News) Physical inactivity is linked to various health conditions, such as heart disease and obesity. According to the results of a study, the use of pedal desks in a sedentary workplace can help prevent these health risks. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst), was published in […]