(Natural News) It’s normal for the elderly to be reluctant to engage in certain physical activities since the last thing they want is to sustain injuries. However, in a position statement published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and backed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, researchers recommended resistance training to boost the well-being and longevity of older adults. The […]

(Natural News) It might go against common sense for a senior citizen to start – or resume – pumping iron at his or her advanced age. But Irish researchers are recommending that elderly people lift weights and take protein powders so that they can avoid the crippling effects of infirmity. People are living longer lives thanks to a […]

(Natural News) Miserable due to the various unhealthy conditions that make up metabolic syndrome? Brazilian researchers have recently reported that patients suffering from that syndrome could improve their quality of life through weekly or bi-weekly sessions of whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE). WBVE is a physical exercise where an oscillating platform transmits vibrations to a person […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Research indicates that to cut your risk of contracting heart- and blood vessel-related health conditions, walking makes for a simple but effective start. A study conducted in the U.S. sought to find how walking fared as a means to curb the risk […]