(Natural News) Sleep helps your body recover when you’re sick. It also helps you recover from a long day at work. According to an interesting study, good quality sleep can also improve your heart health. The study was conducted by researchers from Tufts University and the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research in Madrid, Spain. Their findings were published in the […]

(Natural News) Maintaining your physical health is the first step to keeping your heart strong. If you want to significantly lower your risk of developing heart disease, make positive lifestyle changes. Follow a nutritious diet and exercise regularly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 630,000 people in the U.S. die because of […]

(Natural News) Physical exercise is necessary for your overall health. According to a study, regular resistance training helps lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). A related study also suggests that having moderate muscle strength lowers Type 2 diabetes risk. The two studies evaluated data from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study conducted at the Cooper […]

(Natural News) It turns out that not only can exercise make you fit, it can also help relieve depression. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) discovered that even a small amount of physical activity, such as jogging for 15 minutes every day, can make a difference. The number of people suffering from depression continues to increase. In the […]

(Natural News) Taking a nice walk around a beautiful, quiet park can help ease your stress. But did you know that green spaces also offer long-term benefits for kids? According to a study, children who grow up playing in green spaces have a reduced risk of developing a mental disorder later in life. The study was […]

(Natural News) An international study presented further evidence that irisin protects neurons in the brain from degeneration. It showed that the so-called “exercise-induced hormone” can improve memory in humans and mice. First identified in 2012 by researchers from the Harvard Medical School, irisin is a messenger hormone that helps convert white fat into brown fat, which produces heat. It […]

(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 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 […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition usually associated with older adults. According to an alarming study, however, young adults with elevated blood pressure may have less gray matter in their brain. The study was published in the journal JAMA Neurology. When you’re young, you may be more concerned about obvious signs of […]

(Natural News) Do you often skip the gym because you’re busy with work? If you can’t find the time to work out due to your busy schedule, you might want to try high-intensity interval training (HIIT). According to a study by Australian researchers, a few minutes of HIIT offer the same benefits as 30 minutes of moderate […]