(Natural News) Proper posture is crucial for your overall health, but did you know that your posture may influence your risk of diabetes? According to a study by researchers from Deakin University, workers who “use sit-stand desks at work might be able to live longer and be better placed to reduce their risk of Type […]

(Natural News) Among the many health benefits of yoga, research has found that it can also help improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease, a condition that affects a person’s posture and ability to walk. The study, which was published in the journal Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, revealed that joining an eight-week Hatha […]

(Natural News) Being fit does not benefit just your health, but also your career. Research has found that physically fit men are more likely to be seen as ambitious, goal-oriented, and disciplined. The researchers wanted to determine how physically active men from the cultural and financial upper class view themselves and other people. For the […]

(Natural News) Is health being sacrificed in the name of style? According to consumer research by the British Chiropractic Association, this may be the case. From their findings, they discovered that almost three quarters or 73 percent of adults have suffered back pain that may have been caused by their wardrobe choices. One third or […]

(Natural News) Sitting, the thing people do the most every day, has been called as “the new smoking” and for good reason. While various scientific literature has pointed out the adverse effects that sitting down has on the body, a new study may provide a way to counteract this effect. In their paper, which was published in the journal Work, researchers from the University […]

(Natural News) Research has found out that yoga improves the way our organs function. In particular, yoga stimulates bone marrow stem cells trafficking to the blood surrounding it. This, in turn, helps reduce inflammation, reduce apoptosis, revive lost cells and delay the aging process. The results of this study were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and […]

(Natural News) Are you unintentionally harming your back? If you wash dishes or carry objects down the stairs, then you most definitely are — at least, according to physiotherapist Jon Bongcawel. Everyday tasks that we don’t give much thought to are causing us untold damage, and it’s because we’re doing them wrong. As Bongcawel told […]

(Natural News) Even though most desk jobs are low-impact, they are often linked to very serious health concerns. Various experts say that individuals who work in offices need to pay attention to their health because people who spend at least six hours a day sitting down double their risk of a heart attack. Even the computers that […]

(Natural News) The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently released a statement that tries to get people to include flexibility exercises as part of their daily workouts. “Increasing your flexibility improves your ability to move easily. Some joints lose up to 50 percent of motion as we age. There are many ways to improve your […]

(Natural News) Depression is a complex condition that does not have a one-size-fits-all solution, no matter what the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture antidepressants would like for you to believe. Many people find that a holistic approach can help their symptoms improve, and one factor that is gaining a lot of attention for its ability to […]