(Natural News) Proper nutrition is crucial for maintaining overall health. Most people just focus their attention on getting adequate levels of specific nutrients like vitamins C and D that they end up being deficient in other necessary nutrients. One type of nutritional deficiency that many people have is for vitamin B12, with nearly 40 percent […]

(Natural News) The next time you want to “say it with flowers,” you may want to think twice. While bouquets are considered a heartfelt symbol of love and affection all around the world, new research revealed that they could be more harmful than they appear. A recent study published in NeuroToxicology found that cut flowers used in […]

(Natural News) New research proves that while brain aging is inevitable, brain decline is not. Research made on octogenarians who are “superagers” give exciting new evidence to how we perceive geriatric care and mental health. It has become standard knowledge that old people forget things. The elderly are ascribed to pity and ill-concealed contempt. Almost […]

(Natural News) If you’re scared that your brain is continually declining as the years go by, you can stop worrying. Contrary to popular belief, there are several ways to boost brain health and even repair damage. Scientific data has also proven that certain simple practices can help keep your brain “sharp and elastic” for the […]

(Natural News) It’s not a secret that getting the flu is no fun; fever, chills, aches and pains are just some of the uncomfortable symptoms that can accompany a case of the flu, along with telltale coughs and congestion. Now, new research has shown that the perils of influenza do not end with the unpleasant […]

(Natural News) A neurologist says drinking wine gives your brain a workout, stimulating more of the organ more than “any other human behavior” notes an article published in Daily Mail. Professor Gordon Shepherd from the Yale School of Medicine found that the brain undergoes a series of complex neurological processes to taste wine. Drinking wine, […]

(Natural News) Most people think that sugar consumption and Alzheimer’s disease are two unrelated health issues. However, according to various studies, consuming too much sugar can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Excess sugar and Alzheimer’s You need to be extremely careful when it comes to limiting your sugar intake, especially since most food companies try […]

(Natural News) The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has risen by over 41 percent in the last decade, making it the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder in the U.S. Apart from conventional treatments for the condition, researchers are looking into plant-based compounds called oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) as possible alternatives. As […]

(Natural News) Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are shockingly common in the United States. According to an organization called BrainLine, TBIs – which can range in severity from mild to severe – are sustained by over 2.8 million Americans each year. Around 50,000 of these patients will die, a further 282,000 will have to be hospitalized, […]

(Natural News) Social isolation, in the form of spiritual retreats, can boost mental health according to a study published in Religion, Brain & Behavior. Researchers determined that serotonin and dopamine production is greatly affected by religious and meditative retreats. Hailing from The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University, the researchers assert that […]