(Natural News) Lung cancer and colorectal cancer are among the most diagnosed forms of cancer in the U.S. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer, with colorectal cancer coming in third. Researchers from John Hopkin’s School of Medicine in Baltimore found that regular exercise can help reduce the risk of developing these […]

(Natural News) Not everyone has enough time to go to the gym every day. But according to a study presented at EuroPrevent 2019, taking the stairs regularly can help improve your fitness. To date, this is the largest study on cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy people. According to the study, physical activity is associated with longevity, regardless of age, sex, […]

(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) Brain function tends to decline with age. The good news is that exercise is found to boost brain health, especially for aging men. A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology revealed that older men who exercise regularly saw better improvements in their cognitive function or executive function than older women. Executive […]

(Natural News) Do you often skip the gym because you’re busy with work? If you can’t find the time to work out due to your busy schedule, you might want to try high-intensity interval training (HIIT). According to a study by Australian researchers, a few minutes of HIIT offer the same benefits as 30 minutes of moderate […]

(Natural News) It’s known that a lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle can increase one’s risk of diseases, including cardiovascular disease. On the contrary, regular physical activity can reduce the risk of health problems. This fact is supported by a new study published in the European Heart Journal. Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science […]

(Natural News) “Fitness” can mean a lot of things. There’s physical fitness, which pertains to health and the proper functioning of a human body – and there’s biological fitness, which has more to do with an organism’s ability to reach reproductive age. And there’s also cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) – fitness related to heart health. According to Bjarne […]

(Natural News) Two studies suggest that cardiorespiratory fitness is essential in determining cardiovascular disease and death risk. These studies provide proof that performing moderate to high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in both adults and children is essential. Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to provide fuel and oxygen during sustained physical activity. […]

(Natural News) A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found an association between vitamin D levels and exercise capacity. In the study, it was found that higher levels of vitamin D are associated to better cardiorespiratory fitness or exercise capacity. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from Virginia […]

(Natural News) Using electronic bikes (e-bikes) is as beneficial as using conventional bicycles in improving cardiorespiratory fitness, according to a study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. The study also revealed that even overweight and untrained individuals can benefit from riding an e-bike. Researchers from the University of Basel in Switzerland compared the […]