(Natural News) Cholesterol levels are an important marker of cardiovascular health. While your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, high levels of it can increase your risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance. If it accumulates in your blood vessels, it can restrict blood flow and form blood clots, which can cause a heart attack or stroke. Your total cholesterol levels consist of the […]

(Natural News) If there’s an antioxidant the body needs more of, it’s glutathione. An antioxidant produced in cells, glutathione is composed largely of the amino acids glutamine, glycine and cysteine. Glutathione benefits the body by neutralizing free radicals, supporting the immune system and detoxifying the liver. It’s for these reasons that many experts call it the “master […]

(Natural News) Pourthiaea villosa, commonly known as oriental photinia or Christmas berry, is a flowering shrub that belongs to the rose (Rosaceae) family. It is native to East Asia, particularly to Japan, Korea and China. Oriental photinia has edible leaves and fruits, as well a hard and heavy wood that’s suitable for making furniture. Although not […]

(Natural News) Regular exercise among older adults is critical to good health. It keeps aging bodies from becoming stiff and susceptible to chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. But scientists find that maintaining optimum fitness in old age might also protect against another age-related problem: brain decline. In a major breakthrough, Rong Zhang, […]

(Natural News) A recent diet trend is alternate-day fasting (ADF). As its name suggests, alternate-day fasting involves fasting for a day and eating whatever you like without restrictions the next day. It is one of the several varieties of intermittent fasting. Although it can appear extreme to some people, alternate-day fasting is safe and has many health […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiome affects muscle strength, found a study published in the journal Experimental Gerontology. Researchers from Tufts University said that the gut microbiome — the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract — helps increase or decrease muscle strength depending on the amount of certain bacteria. The findings of the study benefit […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the journal Nutrients found that regularly consuming garlic can lower all-cause mortality risk among older people. Previous research associated garlic consumption with lower mortality risk in younger healthy subjects. But no such evidence had been documented for older adults. The present study, on the other hand, shows the protective effects of […]

(Natural News) It’s no secret that regular exercise is good for human health. It strengthens muscles, boosts immune function and reduces the risk of chronic disease, among other health benefits. On top of these benefits, researchers from a health insurance firm in the UK found that regular exercise can also lead to a longer life. The team […]

(Natural News) Pandemics may come and go, but neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s, unfortunately, remain a common occurrence among the older population. However, despite these conditions affecting millions of people worldwide, they are not an inevitable part of aging. Numerous natural brain-boosting agents can help improve brain health, one of which is PQQ. The […]

(Natural News) It’s no secret that choline, an essential nutrient found in eggs, meat and shellfish, has potent brain-boosting properties. That said, little is known about its effects on age-related mental decline. A team of researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Helsinki presented evidence supporting choline’s protective effects against mental decline […]