(Natural News) Your lifestyle choices have a greater impact on your health than genetics, reports Science Daily. Researchers from Uppsala University say that genetic effects are influenced by different lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking, socio-economic status, alcohol consumption, and physical activity. They reached this conclusion after studying the genetic and self-reported lifestyle information of 360,000 middle-aged […]

(Natural News) A study carried out by researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have called on the U.K., as well as other countries, to look at the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to curb spina bifida cases and other neural tube defects (NTDs). The study, which was published in Public Health, explained that an earlier […]

(Natural News) A team of health experts at the Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a new model of Alzheimer’s disease, which may explain why potential drug treatments continue to show high failure rate. The new model, featured in Trends in Neuroscience, focuses on the role of neurons in the onset of the […]

(Natural News) A study published in the European Journal of Epidemiology reveals that soured whole milk products are more effective at reducing the risk of suffering from brain thrombosis or ischemic stroke compared with other dairy products — such as low-fat soured milk products and cheese, buttermilk, or milk — with varying fat percentages. A team of researchers at […]

(Natural News) Psoriasis is a chronic skin problem that affects over 7.5 million Americans. The condition can result in complications ranging from arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and even depression; however, a study from Al-Furat Al-Awsat University in Iraq suggests that these complications could also cause a decline of nutrients needed to battle the condition. In their […]

(Natural News) Pomegranates (Punica granatum) are indeed one of the healthiest foods on the planet. In fact, a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine noted that the bright red seeds of the fruit provide a bevy of benefits. Scientists from King Saud University concluded that pomegranates can boost the immune system and treat diseases such as malaria. […]

(Natural News) Quick show of hands: Who’s heard of maca? How many of you raised your hands? This Peruvian plant (sometimes called the “Peruvian ginseng”) is only really known among those who want to increase their libido, but studies are proving that this superfood helps beyond putting the mojo back into one’s sex life. Maca […]

(Natural News) People who suffer from insomnia can improve their condition without using harmful drugs. Researchers from Hong Kong suggest acupressure. In their study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, they assessed the short?term effects of self?administered acupressure for alleviating insomnia. For the randomized controlled trial, they recruited 31 people who were suffering from insomnia. […]

(Natural News) Whey protein is one of the most common protein supplements that exercise enthusiasts use to build muscle. Interestingly, this protein supplement has also been found to be beneficial for the elderly. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that whey protein can help seniors rebuild lost muscle from […]

(Natural News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 30.3 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. Although lifestyle changes like a healthier diet and increased physical activity can have significant improvements in the condition of diabetic patients, there’s no harm in getting extra help. This is where plants with antidiabetic properties come in. […]