(Natural News) New research published in the journal Acta Physiologica has identified beetroot juice as a powerful workout-boosting food that “significantly increases muscle force during exercise.” Researchers from the United States and the United Kingdom teamed up to test the effects of beetroot juice on a group of healthy men in their early 20s. The […]

(Natural News) A ruptured Achilles tendon is one of the most common sports-related injuries. Even athletes of non-contact sports like basketball and tennis may experience this injury at some point. It might seem inconsequential for most people, but the Achilles tendon is one of the strongest tendons in the body that help support overall balance. This tendon is […]

(Natural News) An amino acid found in many dietary supplements for athletes may play a crucial role in the production of carnosine in skeletal muscle, suggest researchers from Brazil. A natural compound mainly found in muscle tissue and the brain, carnosine helps get rid of reactive aldehydes, which are compounds that can damage the structure […]

(Natural News) Running is a wonderful aerobic exercise that offers numerous health benefits. It can reduce stress, strengthen the bones, help burn calories, and improve heart health. Running can be done indoors (on a treadmill) or outdoors — depending on a person’s preference — and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes are at risk of various health complications, including muscle atrophy. A new study suggests taking tocotrienols can help increase skeletal muscle weight and prevent muscle atrophy. For this study, which was published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers looked at tocotrienols (vitamin E) derived from the red-orange tropical fruit […]

(Natural News) Cherries are small, round, dark red stone fruits that may taste sweet or tart (sour), depending on the variety. When you eat cherries, you enjoy much more than their delicious taste because they offer many health benefits. Here are seven reasons why you should start eating this amazing fruit today: They are loaded […]

(Natural News) Diabetes, a condition that one in four Americans have, is a leading cause of death and disability. While it’s linked to multiple health problems, chief of which are cardiovascular disease and multiple organ damage, Japanese researchers found that it can also cause a rapid decline in muscle mass. In a study published in JCI Insight, researchers from the Kobe […]

(Natural News) Is your cellphone turning you into the devil? Scientists have recently discovered that something — possibly excessive cellphone use — is causing people to grow “bony spikes” along the back of their skulls. If you needed anymore confirmation that the modern world is going to hell in a handbasket, now humans will actually […]

(Natural News) Whey protein is a popular supplement taken by athletes and bodybuilders alike, and for good reason: It’s useful in helping build muscles, especially when combined with strength training or resistance exercise. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research suggests that whey protein can be used as a nutritional supplement to support muscle […]

(Natural News) Teens may want to consider building their muscles not only for aesthetics but also for health reasons. Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea found in their study that teens with low muscle mass were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that […]