(Natural News) People around the globe practice yoga to enjoy its many health benefits. According to a study in the journal Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, the practice can also benefit those who have active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the eight-week study, the researchers observed that intensive yoga practice significantly reduced the severity of the physical and […]

(Natural News) Nordic people are the happiest people on the planet. They consistently take the top spots in global rankings when it comes to happiness and life satisfaction. And in case you’re wondering, the term Nordic refers to anything that belongs to Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, or Sweden. These Northern European countries are known not only for […]

(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, like many other people, you are convinced that when it comes to exercise, less is more, and the idea of fasting has you heading for the fridge, the results of a recent study might give you the push you need to get to the gym and start an intermittent fasting program. The […]

(Natural News) Flaxseed is a popular superfood because it’s fiber-rich and can help improve your cholesterol levels. According to the results of an animal study, flaxseed can also be used to promote weight loss naturally. The study was published in the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism. It was a collaboration between researchers from the University of Copenhagen […]

(Natural News) Exercise and gut health are both important to your well-being. And interestingly, these two are related. A study published in the journal Experimental Physiology revealed that your fitness level may affect the diversity of bacteria in your gut, and thus influence your health. Researchers from Indiana University Bloomington and the University of Alabama at […]

(Natural News) Do you feel like your exercise routine isn’t helping you lose weight? Try high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training. These two short, intense exercises can help you lose weight faster than continuous moderate exercises, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. For the study, researchers from […]

(Natural News) People who are overweight have a lot to worry about, from the way their clothes fit to their higher risk of health problems. Now researchers have added yet another motivation to shed some pounds as they’ve discovered that the effects of obesity on the liver can hurt overweight people’s ability to use vitamin […]

(Natural News) The radish is an overlooked vegetable that was more popular in years gone by. The edible white root vegetable isn’t part of most people’s everyday diet, probably because of its pungent taste. But this root vegetable is nutritious and can be eaten in many ways. Here are 10 reasons why you should occasionally […]

(Natural News) Cutting down on sugar is known to decrease the risk of diabetes and reduce weight. According to the U.S. dietary guidelines, eating less sugar helps people maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic diseases. But honey, a pantry staple and popular substitute for white sugar, also contains sugars. In fact, it is 69 percent glucose […]