(Natural News) Pomegranates are some of the healthiest fruits on the planet. They are rich in vitamins and minerals that promote overall health. According to a study published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, pomegranate juice can improve cognitive function and blood flow among the elderly. Previous studies have shown that pomegranate juice protects neurons in the […]

(Natural News) A Swedish observational study found that autism and depression are more prevalent in children if their mothers had an infection during pregnancy and were treated with antibiotics or other drugs during their hospital stay. The study includes nearly 1.8 million children from the Swedish Medical Birth Register who were born between 1973 and […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland looked at the effect of heart-healthy diets on cognitive performance, including thinking and memory skills. The team published their findings in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. For the study, they investigated 2,621 people with an average age of 25 and […]

(Natural News) According to data from various countries, women are more likely to suffer from migraine than men. For decades, this statistic has baffled scientists; but early this year, new information has come to light that could explain why women are more susceptible to migraine attacks than men. In a new study published in The Journal […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Dongguk University Graduate School of Medicine and Pukyong National University in South Korea investigated the neuromodulatory effects of ethanol extracts obtained from the leaves of Calotropis gigantea, a plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. C. gigantea, […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiota refers to microbial communities that live in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. They play an important role in digestive, metabolic, and immune functions. There is increasing evidence that gut microbiota can influence and modulate emotional behavior. Similarly, psychological stress can also affect the homeostasis of these microorganisms. To determine if gut microbiota […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) last year reported some interesting findings about women’s mental health and the influence of hormones on it. According to one study, factors such as age of menstruation, number of children, and menopausal age all affect a woman’s risk of cognitive impairment. Another study reported that […]

(Natural News) Butter is a beloved ingredient in cooking. While many people love the taste of butter, health-conscious people tend to avoid it because of its high calorie and fat content. But a type of butter which originated in India has recently gained popularity in the U.S. as a pantry staple. Known simply as ghee, this […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University have found that scalp acupuncture can potentially be used to treat symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In their paper, they reported that children stand to benefit the most from this procedure, based on the results of their trial. “We observed a better improvement in children […]

(Natural News) Adaptogens are natural substances that help your body manage stress. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), a popular adaptogenic herb, offers nnumerous health benefits for your body and brain. Listed below are 12 of the science-backed benefits of ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is a natural stress reliever. Ashwagandha is an important herb in Ayurveda, a form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles […]