(Natural News) Postmenopausal women who are having a hard time maintaining their weight may want to try following the Paleolithic diet. Doing so decreases their risks of cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. “The results are remarkable. Despite giving the women free reigns to an unlimited intake, the weight loss was […]

(Natural News) The creamy and versatile avocado is a popular superfood for a reason. When eaten in moderate amounts, avocados can help keep your heart in good shape. Avocados contain unsaturated or “good” fats that can help boost cardiovascular health. Avocados also contain fiber and biologically active components of plants called phytochemicals that offer various […]

(Natural News) It’s no wonder carrots are a staple of most salads and dishes around the world, cakes included. Eating just one carrot a day can provide a person will multiple benefits, chief of which is maintaining excellent eye health. The common carrot, also known by its scientific name of Daucus carota subsp. sativus, is a member of the carotenoid family. Like […]

(Natural News) The spiky fruit of the soursop (Annona muricata) is not the only part of the tree that has anti-cancer properties. Its leaves can produce an extract that Korean researchers say is able to stop triple negative breast cancer from developing or spreading. During their experiment, the cancer cells of the breast cancer sub-type […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is no joke. It can damage nerves, cause glaucoma and cataracts, hypertension, kidney disease, stroke and other diseases that could cost your life. Science has come up with a whole range of medicines to fight diabetes, and kidney transplants have become a common solution for diabetic sufferers. But why spend a small […]

(Natural News) A recent study has found that a cherry native to Brazil contained multiple health benefits that validate its use in folk medicine as a treatment for various conditions. Findings from this study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, suggest that the leaves of the Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) possessed antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic activities based […]

(Natural News) Rosemary, known for its distinct fragrance, can also improve memory according to a recent study, proving that the herb’s effects on your brain go beyond making food more appetizing. The study, published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, sought to understand how rosemary affected university students in terms of their memory, the incidence […]

(Natural News) Sweet potatoes are pretty healthy foods. In certain ways, they are much healthier than regular potatoes. For one, these vegetable tubers are potent sources of natural compounds that fight cancer. While potatoes and sweet potatoes both originated in the Americas, they are barely related to each other. Solanum tuberosum is a member of the nightshade […]

(Natural News) With cardiovascular disease (CVD) among the leading causes of death worldwide, a lot of time is spent on research to find possible ways to cure or prevent fatalities from the condition. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine offers proof that an herb traditionally used in traditional Chinese medicine could be […]

(Natural News) Aside from being used in Asian cuisine, scientists have discovered that brown algae and sea cucumber contain fucoidan (sulfated polysaccharide) that can inhibit cancer cell growth and tyrosinase in in vitro studies. The group of researchers from China believes that the findings on the “effect of fucoidan on B16 murine melanoma cells” can […]