(Natural News) Exercise won’t stop you from dying, but it sure can make life worth living. The well-known health benefits of exercise seem almost incredible: improved blood sugar levels, a stronger heart, resilient muscles — the list goes on. But this silver bullet does a lot more than just improving your physical well-being. Research proves […]

(Natural News) Although the term “superfood” is so overused these days that it has almost lost its value, one of the original superfoods continues to remind us how it gained its legendary status and why it is so superior over much of the competition. Recent research has provided us with some new insight into the […]

(Natural News) In this age of stressful living, rest is like life-giving oxygen that recharges us and makes us ready to face all of the day’s challenges. Rest promotes brain function. It keeps us in the pink of health. It lowers stress and promotes sleep. Nowhere is this more important than in heart failure patients […]

(Natural News) Our ancestors survived, not so much because of plants, but because of fish. This was revealed in a recent University of Helsinki study that examined the diet of people buried in Northern Finland’s Ii Hamina cemetery from the 15th to the 17th centuries. The researchers examined the isotopes in the deceased persons’ bones. Isotopes […]

(Natural News) You’re pacing the floor restlessly. Cold sweat is trickling down your face. You throw glances at the clock while reaching out for a stick of cigarette. Body language says it all. You’re worried sick over a work deadline hanging over your head like the proverbial sword of Damocles. Worry and its first cousin, […]

(Natural News) If herbal medications have been used by men to treat a variety of conditions, then it stands to reason that they could offer a similar benefit to pets. For one, they also need to have treatments that are neither invasive nor addictive — which is the case with some drug therapies — and […]

(Natural News) There are many ways to tell how healthy your gut is. Researchers from Spain suggest that you can determine your gut’s health by how well it absorbs and metabolizes polyphenols. Analyzing stool samples from 71 older people, they observed that certain chemicals associated with the consumption of polyphenol-rich foods could potentially be used as markers of […]

(Natural News) Food security is a global issue these days, and many experts are currently finding ways to solve the crisis. Many African countries and other developing countries in the world are experiencing high rates of malnutrition and nutrient deficiency due to the lack of stable and affordable sources of food. The best way to […]

(Natural News) New research that was published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition shows that diets that contained ample amounts of plant-based foods result in a lower risk of cardiometabolic diseases. The study noted that the intake of vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seeds, fruits, and nuts can have a “protective” effect for cardiometabolic diseases, which are […]

(Natural News) Your mom was watering her favorite flowering plants when she let out a scream. You see her squirming in pain in the garden, one hand holding the water sprinkler, the other grasping her ankle. She can’t stand up from the pool of water around her, and you don’t dare move her. You’re no […]