(Natural News) An inactive lifestyle has many negative effects, including serious chronic diseases. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology added one more ailment to the list – environmentally induced asthma. The study was authored by researchers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They compared markers for chronic disease […]

(Natural News) The phrase, “I’ll exercise tomorrow,” is probably one of the many promises that we hardly keep. Mostly, due to our busy schedules, we opt for munching on our comfort foods than jogging or hitting the gym to relieve our stress. This scenario often leads to a person becoming unfit which leads to certain […]

(Natural News) Turns out, the part of the egg that we don’t eat can actually help relieve our joints. In a study published in Clinical Interventions in Aging, the authors revealed that NEM, a proprietary eggshell membrane ingredient from Stratum Nutrition, may have the potential to help with joint recovery after an exercise. According to researchers, the […]

(Natural News) According to the “obesity paradox,” people who are obese or overweight tend to have a lower risk of dying during a specific time period, compared to individuals with a “normal” weight. However, a study indicates that the obesity paradox can somehow be explained by one factor. Specifically, a person’s muscle mass. The researchers who spearheaded the study took note […]

(Natural News) Not all couples discuss their physical fitness, especially since it may cause disagreements. However, this can be bad for your relationship because fitness is more than just looking good in a bathing suit or having abs. If you wait until the other person becomes too unhealthy before you start discussing their fitness, it […]

(Natural News) Imagine this: You’ve been dieting and you’re going to the gym regularly. But why aren’t you losing weight? Before we go into the possible reasons why you’re not losing weight, let’s try to understand how our body works. Think of the body as something that stores energy with two components: One is fat mass; […]

(Natural News) According to a study, your walking speed is linked to more than your stamina. The results of a study have determined that patients with cardiovascular disease who walked faster are hospitalized less. The three-year study, which was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, involved 1,078 participants with hypertension– at least 85 percent of the […]

(Natural News) People have differing concepts of physical fitness. Some people believe that going to the gym counts as adequate physical activity, while others believe that outdoor activities such as jogging and walking are the way to go. However, an international study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says that neither idea is […]

(Natural News) Fitness trackers are all the rage these days. For many people, they serve as a reminder to be more active and may be a tool for encouragement and tracking improvement — but as is often the case, they are not risk-free. Many people have unfortunately learned this lesson the hard way. While it’s […]

(Natural News) A hand grip may be a normal, everyday thing for men and women alike but a recent study showed that the strength of a handshake can indicate a person’s brain health. Using the data of 475,397 people from the general population in the U.K., and 1,162 participants who were diagnosed with schizophrenia, researchers discovered […]