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Running on a treadmill versus running outside

September 17, 2019 Urbanatural

Every runner has a preference. Some runners can’t stand the monotony of the treadmill while others can’t pick up a pace without manual controls in front of them (they just love the accuracy of a structured workout). Though none of the categories is wrong, but both the types have their pros and cons and each type can help make you stronger and faster in its own way. Here is an elaborate explanation of the pros and cons of both running inside and running outside. Benefits of running outside For…

Here is why you may be feeling thirsty all the time

April 12, 2019 Urbanatural

01/7 Do you feel excessively parched? Water is the basic necessity of life and it is impossible to imagine life without it. Though it is important to consume 3 liters of water every day to keep our body healthy, at times you might feel excessively parched. And no matter how much water you consume, you may still feel hungry again. If you are also experiencing the same, it can be due to these reasons: 02/7 You consume too much of salt Too much of salt consumption can make you feel thirsty. This…

When to and When Not to Exercise

July 17, 2018 Urbanatural

Age and Exercise Many people believe that exercise should be done only in childhood. The life process benefits all ages, though the type of exercise may differ. For children, games are the best, because they are interesting and every child likes to play. Children who get involved in studies and neglect games, should be encouraged to play games. If it is not possible then they should be coaxed to doing exercises. If the child plays a game where only legs are exercised then he should be taught exercises for upper…

How using your legs keeps your brain healthy

July 4, 2018 Urbanatural

By Ana Sandoiu New research suggests that moving one’s legs is crucial for brain health. In fact, exercising leg muscles helps the brain to produce new neurons, the study suggests. The findings help researchers to better understand the progression of neurological and motor neuron diseases. Both astronauts and people who have been bedridden for prolonged periods of time experience a lot of physical changes. For one thing, whether it’s due to antigravity or bed rest, muscles tend to shrink. In actual fact, research has shown that restricted muscle activity affects the…

International Yoga Day 2018: Tips to stay healthy and top yoga for daily life

June 20, 2018 Urbanatural

International Yoga day is celebrated on June 21 every year. Started in 2015, this year it will be the 4th edition of the International Yoga Day. The Yoga day was first proposed by prime minister Narendra Modi on September 27, 2014 during his speech at UNGA. PM Modi had stated yoga as a valuable gift with lots of health benefits. Yoga is being promoted by many celebrities like Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Malaika Arora and Bipasha Basu, among others. Since 2015, the International Yoga Day is celebrated every year across the globe in…

Damaged Heart Tissues Could Be Reshaped by Jogging and Walking

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 Urbanatural

Heart is one of the most important organs in the entire human body. It is actually a pump, composed of muscles which circulate blood throughout the body, beating approximately 72 times per minute. About the size of its owner’s clenched fist, the heart works continuously. It keeps all the body parts supplied with oxygen and nutrients, while clearing away harmful waste matter. The organ sits in the middle of the chest, behind the breastbone and between the lungs, in a moistened chamber that is protected all round by the rib…