(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) Diabetes is a growing health concern worldwide. In the U.S. alone, statistics show that around 1.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death among Americans. Diabetes has two forms: Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is a result of the pancreas producing very little […]

(Natural News) People who want to lose weight might want to think twice before drinking so-called “low-calorie” or “zero-calorie” sweetened drinks, especially since it’s not that different from regular sweetened drinks, according to a recent study in Pediatric Obesity. In their paper, researchers from George Washington University (GW) in Washington D.C. revealed that children and teens who drank low-calorie sweetened beverages […]

(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) Prepping involves more than just your survival gear and a stockpile of supplies. When SHTF, being physically fit can help improve your chances of surviving. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Preppers should invest as much time in their physical fitness as in their preps. After all, you need to be strong enough to lift supplies or […]

(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) Fasting can help men suffering from Type 2 diabetes improve their glucose levels, suggests researchers from the U.S. and Australia. Their study, which appeared in the journal Obesity, revealed fasting to be a novel alternative treatment for managing the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 30 million Americans have diabetes, and up to 95 percent […]

(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) People gain weight throughout the year due to various holidays and celebrations where there are many tempting snacks that you can binge-eat. If you want to maintain a healthy weight during your vacation or during work lunch breaks, it’s time to improve your eating habits. Weight gain is common during the winter holidays […]

(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 […]