(Natural News) According to an interesting study conducted by researchers from The Rockefeller University, specific brain cells in mice curb their impulse to eat. These cells help regulate memory. They are also an integral part of a larger brain circuit that encourages balanced eating habits. The mental processes linked to feeding habits Food is essential for survival, and animals have evolved tough […]

(Natural News) The human race is constantly evolving at the genetic level. Epi-genetic factors are always influencing the genetic expression within the individual. Families pass on a firm DNA sequence from parent to offspring, but certain external factors and intra-cellular activities can affect genetic expression. These phenotype alterations in gene expression can also be passed […]

(Natural News) Making slight changes to your meal times may be beneficial to your body. A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Science has found that changes in meal times can reduce body fat, resulting in a lower risk of obesity and related diseases. Conducted by researchers from the University of Surrey in the U.K., […]

(Natural News) What we eat has a huge effect on our body and health. However, this is not the only factor that matters. A new study shows that having the right schedule for eating meals is the solution to fighting obesity. Even though you may eat a healthy diet, research revealed that it defeats its purpose […]

(Natural News) Eating out has become increasingly common nowadays because people are too busy to prepare their own food. Unfortunately, you have less control over the amount of food you’re getting when ordering from restaurants. This could have significant effects on your food intake, which is bad if you’re on a diet or if you […]

(Natural News) Learning how to prepare nutritious meals at a young age can help adolescents grow up as adults with healthy habits. The results of a study even suggest that being confident in one’s cooking skills is associated with “fewer fast food meals, more meals as a family, and more frequent preparation of meals with vegetables in […]

(Natural News) Exercise looks like a lot of work — if you’re not looking at the payoffs that the body gets from it. In a systematic review in Sports Medicine, researchers suggest that regular exercise improves appetite sensitivity of individuals. The review was conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds in the U.K. The team analyzed 28 studies […]

(Natural News) Researchers unveil another alarming negative effect of eating too many foods high in fats and carbohydrates. In a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, it was revealed that the reward center of the brain started to value and want more foods that contain high amounts of fat and carbohydrates, such as processed […]

(Natural News) For parents, encouraging children to eat healthier can be a daunting task, especially if their little ones are very picky. According to a review paper, the best way to remedy this is to introduce your children to different kinds of diets and an assortment of healthy food. Don’t be discouraged if your kids […]

(Natural News) Natural is still the best. That’s the message from University of Otago researchers who found that raw fruits and vegetables may be better for mental health than their cooked, canned, and processed varieties. Dr. Tamlin Conner, psychology senior lecturer and the study’s lead author, observed that through the years, public health campaigns have concentrated […]