(Natural News) Preparing for disasters is about more than just grabbing as many supplies as you can. While making sure your survival storage is well-stocked and having all the gear you need is great, there’s one thing that you still need to work on: Preparing your body. Maintaining physical fitness is an important part of being […]

(Natural News) Some people believe that a great workout should leave you tired and sweating buckets all the time. But according to health experts, sweating doesn’t always indicate a successful exercise routine. Why do people sweat? Sweat evaporates from your skin to prevent your body from overheating after a grueling exercise. If you don’t sweat after […]

(Natural News) Running helps you stay in shape, but it has been linked to damage to bones and joints. And while skipping may be considered as something that’s only ever done by children, researchers suggest that this fun activity is good for adults who wish to exercise and lessen knee pain caused by running. To determine […]

(Natural News) Many preppers spend a lot of their time preparing for the worst. They’d stockpile supplies and emergency kits for maximum survival. But one thing that a lot of people, not just preppers, neglect is physical preparation. Health and fitness are often overlooked because people take for granted how easy they have it in […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is more than just a bone-building vitamin; it can also enhance your exercise regimen. A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with better exercise capacity. Earlier studies have shown that people who exercise regularly tend to have high levels […]

(Natural News) It’s said that the shortest way to a man’s heart is through the stomach. However, a new study provides a unique take on it, saying that the state of your heart and blood vessels affects the population of good bacteria that live inside the gut. Gut bacteria participate in many vital processes that keep the […]

(Natural News) At first glance, a kettlebell looks like an iron ball with a handle — but don’t let its simple look fool you. It’s been called an all-in-one fitness tool, and for good reason: The kettlebell is a portable and adaptable piece of equipment that offers a wide range of exercises. The kettlebell swing, […]

(Natural News) With everything going on all at once, many people feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day for them to do everything they want to do. This is one of many reasons why most people do not exercise even if they already know that it’s extremely beneficial for overall health. Fortunately, busy people don’t […]

(Natural News) Health experts have recently identified a simple protein that coaxes the heart into growing in a healthy way and pumping more blood as it does during exercise. According to the scientists, a simple protein called cardiotrophin 1 (CT1) helped repair heart damage and improved blood flow in animal models of heart failure. The experts also […]