(Natural News) It’s no secret that what you eat is an integral aspect of living a health-conscious life and maintaining your well-being. But science continues to show that it’s not just what you eat, but rather how you eat. Two recently published peer-reviewed studies led by researchers at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY have […]

(Natural News) How active you are during middle age can make it or break it for you. Increasing your physical activity over six years in middle age can significantly lower your risk of heart failure, according to an observational study published in the journal Circulation. The study also found that the opposite may be true: […]

(Natural News) The body needs a proper balance between oxidants and antioxidants for muscle recovery. Research has revealed that reactive oxygen species – at the right time and right place – are actually necessary for muscle recovery. The study, published in the journal Science Signaling, revealed that adequate amounts of reactive oxygen species are important […]

(Natural News) It might seem strange, but the best remedy for shoulder pain, which can be aggravated by movement, are some modified shoulder exercises. According to Lee Rosenzweig, a physical therapist at the Joint Mobility Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, bad posture, repetitive movements, and some exercises are the main causes of general […]

(Natural News) There’s a multitude of factors that can make it hard for people to get up and going in the morning. Late nights, poor sleep, early mornings, less daylight, and well, hating your job are just a few. It’s no surprise people reach for a coffee in the morning, especially in the cooler seasons, to […]

(Natural News) Hark! The herald angels sing and they’re telling you to put down that donut. As we approach the holiday season, it has become all the more tempting to indulge in snacks. After all, nutritionists say that snacking is good – healthy, even. There is a difference, however, between mindless snacking and helping your body […]

(Natural News) When you reach the age of 50, your body is not as healthy as it was when you were younger. Therefore, you have to adopt good habits that will help you stay healthy and prevent cardiovascular, hormonal and muscle changes. “While midlife may bring some health challenges for women, these challenges don’t have […]

(Natural News) Researchers suggest that people who are trying to build lean mass should take glutathione and L-citrulline supplements. Their suggestion comes after finding a positive association between these supplements and muscle strength. In their study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the researchers recruited 75 resistant-trained men aged between […]

(Natural News) Athletes need to be in top physical condition in order to excel in their chosen field. Being fit and strong gives them a competitive advantage and decreases the likelihood of injury as well. This need to improve athletic performance gave birth to a specialized field of study in medicine called sports nutrition. Here, […]

(Natural News) Two people walk in a bar; one fit and the other rotund. The slim individual gestures to his friend and says, “man, you really need to get in shape.” Offended, the big-boned friend retorts, “this is the only shape I come in.” Sometimes that joke ends with the fat one saying, “I am […]