(Natural News) The findings of a recent animal study may offer new hope to millions of people who have Alzheimer’s disease. The Harvard-led effort reports that physical exercise could improve the condition of the brains of mice with dementia. The study shows that working out made it possible for new neurons to grow in the hippocampus, […]

(Natural News) Stress, in small doses, can improve focus and help people become energetic and alert. Too much of it, however, can hinder productivity and performance. While stress is a natural reaction to short-lived situations that require adjustment or response, it can become dangerous when it interferes with daily life. In fact, chronic stress affects […]

(Natural News) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known simply as ADHD, is characterized by difficulty paying attention and controlling compulsive behavior. In the U.S., ADHD is commonly diagnosed in children and is managed using medications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9.4 percent of American children ages two to 17 have ADHD — that means about […]

(Natural News) Australian researchers found that patients suffering from sleep apnea find it hard to recall specific details of memories taken from their own experiences. Furthermore, the inability to remember important parts of their lives could cause them to develop depression. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder wherein the person experiences difficulties breathing during […]

(Natural News) You need a good night’s sleep to stay healthy. But if you’re constantly stressed because of work, an interesting study suggests that 10 minutes of mindfulness exercises like meditation can help your brain recharge. The study, which was conducted by esteemed researchers from Oregon State University (OSU), Syracuse University, the University of Tennessee (UTK), was published in the Journal of Business Venturing. […]

(Natural News) The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables aren’t limited to gut health – they also enhance a person’s mood. A large-scale study conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds and the University of York suggests that eating more of these foods can improve mental health. The study, which was published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, built on earlier research […]

(Natural News) Choosing “diet” beverages might help you keep your calorie counts down, but your health problems will start to add up pretty significantly if you drink them on a regular basis. A recent study looked into the effects that consuming diet drinks – which are any beverages that have been sweetened with artificial sugar […]

(Natural News) Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, two pathogenic fungi that thrive in hot and humid climates. Aflatoxins are some of the most carcinogenic toxins known to man, and they can be found in foods today. A. flavus and A. parasiticus can contaminate crops in the field, at harvest, and during storage. The aflatoxins they produce are commonly found […]

(Natural News) A recent study by researchers from the U.K. and New Zealand produced the largest dataset of region-specific protein expression in six functionally distinct regions of a human Alzheimer’s brain, namely the hippocampus, cingulate gyrus, entorhinal cortex, sensory cortex, motor cortex, and cerebellum. The study was published in the journal Communication Biology and is […]

(Natural News) Life has been unkind to you, betrayals hidden behind almost every door. Every time you step through the frame of opportunity, you fall through the floor. You feel like you were born in the wrong skin, perhaps the wrong place. No one knows the real you; no one knows the secrets hidden within […]