(Natural News) When you think of what you might be consuming that could raise your risk of heart disease, foods like red meat and French fries might come to mind, but did you know that water can also have this effect? Unfortunately, if your water contains arsenic, you could well be raising your risk of […]

(Natural News) People who want to lose weight might want to think twice before drinking so-called “low-calorie” or “zero-calorie” sweetened drinks, especially since it’s not that different from regular sweetened drinks, according to a recent study in Pediatric Obesity. In their paper, researchers from George Washington University (GW) in Washington D.C. revealed that children and teens who drank low-calorie sweetened beverages […]

(Natural News) People have long regarded walnuts to be potent superfoods and have understood its nutritional benefits. But did you know that eating walnuts is also a great way for you to keep your heart healthy? What’s up with walnuts? Americans consume over 2.5 million tons of walnuts every year. This high demand could be due to walnuts being […]

(Natural News) Most jobs nowadays involve an excessive amount of sitting down (and staring into a screen). This type of sedentary lifestyle – a lifestyle with little to no physical activity – has been linked to a number of health concerns like obesity. So how do you resolve this issue? Get moving. In a study published in […]

(Natural News) Magnesium is called “nature’s relaxation mineral” because of its crucial role in helping the body relax. This makes the mineral more important these days, when people are constantly under stress and feeling anxious. The latter, in particular, has been linked to certain mental disorders, including depression and GAD (general anxiety disorder). Because of magnesium’s relaxing properties, it has […]

(Natural News) A published study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine revealed the Hatha yoga may help the body in the maintenance of blood lipids and reduction of inflammation. The researchers from Sweden also considered Hatha yoga’s potential in preventing cardiovascular diseases. What is Hatha yoga? Yoga is a popular fitness exercise and […]

(Natural News) Psoralea corylifolia or babchi is a medicinal herb that is popular among traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda practitioners. It is used to treat various skin diseases, including rashes, psoriasis, leprosy, and leucoderma – a condition that causes the appearance of white patches due to loss of melanin. However, several studies have reported that P. corylifolia has other clinical applications, and […]

(Natural News) Coffee is arguably one of the world’s most popular beverages. It comes in different kinds – espresso, cappuccino, mochaccino – but the newest trend in mixed coffee introduces an uncommon ingredient: coconut oil. Individually, coffee and coconut oil have their own nutritional benefits, but the potential effects of drinking a mixed brew remain […]

(Natural News) When you think about what can go wrong when you take antibiotics, there are two major complications that likely come to mind: that all-too-familiar stomach upset and the more big-picture issue of antibiotic resistance and superbugs. However, there’s another potential problem that you might not associate with antibiotic use: a higher risk of […]

(Natural News) You may have heard of the phrase “everything in moderation,” and in terms of food and drink, it means consuming moderate amounts to be able to enjoy them without harming the body. Unfortunately for people who drink, new research says that this notion does not apply to booze. A large genetic study published […]