(Natural News) People who rely on fitness trackers to measure the distance they have covered may be in for a nasty surprise. A recent study warned that many of these gadgets failed to do their job of accurately keeping track of how far the user had run. The U.K. consumer watchdog group called Which? tested […]

(Natural News) Regular exercise has been linked to numerous health benefits, but its connection to semantic memory is largely unexplored. Researchers from the University of Maryland found that a single session of exercise has positive effects on parts of the brain associated with memory. They published their findings in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society. […]

(Natural News) Having an active lifestyle is important, especially for maintaining great overall health. According to the latest physical activity guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a person should have at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercises. It’s too bad that most Americans aren’t physically active. The HHS reports that […]

(Natural News) Having healthy lifestyle habits is essential for your overall health and well-being. This includes managing your stress levels. Stress, mood, and your health High stress levels can negatively affect your diet and workout. Adriane Kozlovsky, a clinical dietitian at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center & Hospital, explained that wellness goes beyond having a balanced […]

(Natural News) We are constantly learning more about just how strong the connection between the brain and the body is, and although we tend to think of exercise as leading to improved mental health, it appears the reverse is also true. Finnish researchers have found that people whose mental well-being is high at age 42 […]

(Natural News) Regular physical activity is essential for your overall health, but there’s also such a thing as exercising too much. Overdoing your workout can result in burnout and fatigue. Here’s why it’s important to pay attention to your body, especially if you prefer high-intensity workouts. What happens when you work out too much? Even […]

(Natural News) A healthy body and a healthy mind often go hand in hand. New research suggests that older adults can maintain good brain health by exercising early in the day. This study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that morning exercises mitigate the impact of prolonged sitting on brain blood flow in overweight or […]

(Natural News) Most jobs nowadays involve an excessive amount of sitting down (and staring into a screen). This type of sedentary lifestyle – a lifestyle with little to no physical activity – has been linked to a number of health concerns like obesity. So how do you resolve this issue? Get moving. In a study published in […]

(Natural News) Typically, body mass index (BMI) readings are used to determine whether an individual is overweight or obese. However, BMIs may not be always accurate. There are five other signs that could indicate that it’s time to lose weight, according to experts. 1. Having a big waist The size of your waist is the best […]

(Natural News) Following a healthy diet is essential for your overall well-being. And while several diets promote weight loss, only a handful of them, such as intermittent fasting, can improve cognitive function, physical performance, and workout recovery all at once. What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is a type of diet that requires you to stick to an eight-hour eating […]