(Natural News) People often practice strength training or resistance training exercises to build muscle and achieve their dream figure. But strength training can benefit the body in more ways: A study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggested that this type of exercise can be beneficial for reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes. In […]

(Natural News) Cannabis has recently experienced an image turnaround that would make a Hollywood starlet envious. For decades, anyone using marijuana in any form was viewed as a lazy stoner, but as state after state has legislated its use either for recreational or medicinal purposes, cannabis has gone from being the bad boy on the […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the U.S. and China recently revealed that any type of physical activity could reduce overall death risk. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that even 10 minutes of moderate, leisurely activities – like walking and gardening – can reduce the risk of all-cause death. This correlation increased more for […]

(Natural News) Your diet affects your overall health and eating certain foods can lower your testosterone levels. To naturally increase your levels of this important hormone, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. If you’re worried about your testosterone levels, avoid alcoholic beverages and foods like pastries and certain fats. Sex hormones and testosterone Your diet powers your […]

(Natural News) Many people go for a jog or walk early in the morning, but research suggests that it may be better to exercise in the evening. Two studies published in the journal Cell Metabolism confirmed that the circadian clock plays an important role in how the body responds to physical activity. For both studies, […]

(Natural News) Detox diets are popular among health buffs, but not all of them are safe and effective. If you’re interested in starting a green tea detox, read on to learn about what it is, its benefits and how this beverage can promote weight loss and boost your heart health. What is a green tea detox […]

(Natural News) Being physically active leads to many health improvements. Even people with cancer may benefit from exercise, particularly high-intensity interval training (HIIT). A study published in the Journal of Physiology found that this specific type of exercise not only prevents the development of cancer, but also slows down tumor growth in people who have […]

(Natural News) Many weight-loss diets claim to reduce weight at least two pounds each week, and they generally deliver on their promise to the letter. But Spanish researchers warn that body fat didn’t comprise much of those lost pounds – instead, a person mostly lost water. They advise dieters to take a consistent and patient […]

(Natural News) Both men and women benefit from taking up the ketogenic diet. However, a Polish study of CrossFit-trained athletes showed that male participants enjoy considerable boosts in energy metabolism while female counterparts barely display any improvements. The ketogenic or “keto” diet gets most of its calories from fat. It has plenty of protein but […]

(Natural News) Walking faster may add years to your life – no matter how much you weigh, a recent study has found. Conducted by researchers from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre – a collaboration between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University – and published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the study affirmed […]