See if you can answer this question: what common habit has been linked to higher rates of diabetes, depression, obesity and shorter life span? Eating junk food? Smoking cigarettes? Yes, but those aren’t the responses we’re looking for. You’ll probably ...
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How Exercise Machines Can Inflate Your Workout Results
As anyone who has ever used an elliptical machine or treadmill can tell you, it’s pretty much impossible not to look at an exercise machine’s calorie counter. And why not? Not only do these counters indicate the effectiveness of various ...
Read More »8 Reasons Why You’re Always Tired
You know the feeling – it gets to about two in the afternoon or so, and it becomes harder and harder to stay alert and focused. Your eyelids become heavy, your productivity slows to a crawl and all you can ...
Read More »Exercising Through Yard Work and Gardening
Exercising Through Yard Work and Gardening It’s a common complaint; many people would like to exercise regularly, but simply do not have the time. If you find yourself saying this, there’s a solution that will not only allow you to ...
Read More »Giving Your Heart a Rest: Tips for Lowering Your Blood Pressure
Chances are you’ve recently overheard someone talking about his or her blood pressure, and the need to keep it at a healthy level. There is good reason for this concern – high blood pressure can lead to a variety of ...
Read More »The Little Efforts of an Outdoor Walk Have Big Payoffs
Spending time outside no matter what the weather, naturally improves your health; what’s better than that! There’s something soothing about being outside. One cannot deny that the fresh scents of nature are calming to your mind and body. There is ...
Read More »Defending your Health With Martial Arts
Martial arts might be considered child’s play to some. Schools and pro grams have sprung up around the county in response to the campaign against bullying. However, martial arts are for people of all ages, and are far more than ...
Read More »Cholesterol and Eggs: What Is Best for Your Diet?
If you are like many Americans, you have probably heard a lot about cholesterol and eggs during your lifetime. Often times, the messages regarding the health effects of eggs might seem confusing and contradictory, leading to much frustration on the ...
Read More »The Benefits of Meditation
The practice of meditation has been shown to reduce stress, improve clarity, help with depression, improve memory, help with insomnia, and improve cardiovascular health, just to name a few. Research on Transcendental Meditation, a popular meditation technique introduced in 1958 by ...
Read More »Truth be Told: Busting Fitness, Health and Diet Myths
Living a healthy and fit lifestyle can be challenging enough without having to separate medical facts from fiction. Fortunately, we at Natural Knowledge 24/7 have taken a closer look at some common myths regarding health, fitness and diet. MYTH: You ...
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