(Natural News) Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) or taking supplements is essential for your well-being. Omega-3s work as bioactive lipids and data have shown that they can help boost your heart health, specifically by promoting healthy blood pressure, triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol levels. Additionally, omega-3s have a beneficial effect on […]

(Natural News) Omega fatty acids are a family of unsaturated fats (omega-3s, omega-6s and omega-9s) that each confer different health benefits. But when it comes to healthy fats, there is one type you don’t want to cut back on: omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are considered essential fatty acids because our bodies lack the enzymes needed […]

(Natural News) People looking to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer may want to improve their vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid intake, according to recent research from the North American Menopause Society. The meta-analysis, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), looked at 13 studies that focused on the effects of vitamin […]

(Natural News) Sorry, gentlemen, but women are better than you at remembering certain things, including conversations and people’s faces. According to the Encyclopedia of Neuroscience, such types of memories are called “episodic memories” – consciously recollected memories related to personally experienced events. Remembering these is a dynamic process that draws upon both mnemonic and non-mnemonic cognitive abilities […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids may offer a natural approach to treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). The nutrients may come from either health supplements or foods rich in fatty acids. Multiple sclerosis is a severe neurodegenerative disease. There is no cure, and no one knows what triggers the autoimmune response. Each patient with […]

(Natural News) New research published in the journal Annals of Rheumatic Diseases has identified an interesting link between lupus and imbalanced gut bacteria, suggesting that probiotic optimization may be one of the keys to better managing this debilitating illness. After investigating the microbial makeup of 78 female participants, 61 of whom had previously been diagnosed […]

(Natural News) Calcium is often the supplement taken when it comes to bone health. While bones do need calcium, it’s not enough to maintain bone health on its own. Other nutrients are also as important for overall bone structure, health, and fracture prevention. Here are six more nutrients that are essential for keeping your bones strong and healthy: […]

(Natural News) Alzheimer’s is not a genetic curse, written into the fabric of your being. Memory loss is not the consequence of old age, either. Over time, inflammation in the body produces oxidative stress. This oxidative stress and accumulation of inflammatory conditions, left unabated, can cause the deterioration of brain cells. A study published in […]

(Natural News) With rates of depression seemingly on the rise all around the world, science has been searching for answers beyond just prescribing people more pharmaceutical-based “mood enhancers.” And the one thing that honest seekers of truth keep coming back to as a solution is proper diet, which researchers from The University of Manchester in […]

(Natural News) Endometriosis, which affects 10 to 20 percent of women, is a condition with no known cause and cure. Fortunately, making dietary changes can improve the symptoms of this condition. If you are suffering from endometriosis, here are some foods to add to your diet: Omega-3-rich foods: Omega-3 fatty acids are the healthy kind of fats, unlike […]