(Natural News) Another study proves that artificial sweeteners like aspartame are harmful to your health. The study, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, has revealed that aspartame damages the brain. In particular, consuming this chemical sweetener for a long time will increase oxidative stress in the brain tissue […]

(Natural News) Toxic chemicals in the air have been shown to cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. However, air pollution does not only cause damage to our physical well-being, but our mental health as well. A new study reported by the Science Daily shows that toxic air can cause psychological distress in humans. In the study, researchers […]

(Natural News) Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are delicious nuts that have a chock-full of nutrients. They can be eaten as a handy snack, or they can be used as an ingredient for various sweet and savory dishes. But did you know that pecans also offer several health benefits, such as boosting your heart health and immunity? Why should […]

(Natural News) Probiotics and prebiotics restore the cognitive function of obese and insulin-resistant people by controlling their gut, a new study finds. Long-term consumption of foods that have high fat content can cause obese-insulin resistance as well as cognitive decline and microglial hyperactivity. A team of researchers from the Chiang Mai University in Thailand looked at the […]

(Natural News) Taurine, which is a substance produced by cysteine and methionine, is hailed as an “unsung hero” of health-boosting amino acids. One of the most notable health benefits of taurine is its ability to preserve and enhance brain function. Evidence shows that taurine can protect the brain from cognitive changes associated with environmental toxins. […]

(Natural News) Picture this: You’re out with some friends, you’ve all had a lot of drinks — but no one’s really keeping count. The next minute, you’re passed out, and when you wake up, you have no idea where you are or what just happened to you. Congratulations, you’ve just experienced an alcohol-induced blackout. What […]

(Natural News) Accident victims who suffer a traumatic brain injury usually undergo prophylactic hypothermia (“brain cooling”) in order to protect the fragile organ from further harm. However, a new Australian-led study has concluded that this practice does not actually benefit the patient, reports a The BMJ news article. Cooling the brain was previously believed to decrease the harmful […]

(Natural News) A team of health experts at the Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a new model of Alzheimer’s disease, which may explain why potential drug treatments continue to show high failure rate. The new model, featured in Trends in Neuroscience, focuses on the role of neurons in the onset of the […]

(Natural News) In traditional Asian medicines, spikenard (Nardostachys chinensis) is used as an anti-malarial, pain relief, and neurotrophic treatment. In a study published in the journal Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, spikenard was found to be a great natural anti-neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective agent, which means that it can help prevent diseases associated to neuron cell inflammation. […]

(Natural News) Depression has become an all too common condition in recent times. Despite its prevalence, however, pharmaceutical companies have failed to come up with a safe and effective way to address it. Lots of people think they either have to live with their negative feelings or accept the possibly deadly side effects that come […]