(Natural News) Fat has become the enemy over the past few decades. These days, foods proudly proclaim their low-fat status on their packaging, acting as though they’re “health food” even if they’re devoid of nutrients and full of other chemicals that make up for the flavor lost by removing fat. While there’s no doubt that […]

(Natural News) Intermittent fasting is all the rage right now; it’s been credited with a host of health benefits and heralded as the next big thing in weight loss. The more intermittent fasting (IF) is studied, the more impressive it seems to become: Recent research has shown that fasting regularly, as one does with IF, […]

(Natural News) Couples trying to conceive a child are often shocked and discouraged when they are told that a potential cause to their infertility is a low sperm count in the man. It is estimated that difficulties with sperm number and their quality contribute to around half of all fertility problems. This is often a […]

(Natural News) Methamphetamine, more commonly known as meth, is a stimulant drug that can be snorted up the nose or mixed with liquid and injected into the body with a needle. Like cocaine, it is highly addictive and induces powerful feelings of euphoria. The “high” that comes from meth is both intoxicating and fast: People […]

(Natural News) Lavender oil is known for its relaxing effects, however, it is more than just that. Lavender oil can actually be used for treating wounds, according to a study. Researchers at Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences in Japan looked at the effect of lavender oil on various stages of wound healing and its molecular mechanism. […]

(Natural News) Pulmonary healthcare providers are constantly searching for ways to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) improve their respiratory function. Now individuals with COPD can add tai chi as an affordable alternative treatment for pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), according to a study published in the journal CHEST. PR is recommended for patients with COPD since […]

(Natural News) Social psychology states that there is a link between high self-efficacy and positive outcomes — and that the belief that you can achieve a difficult task defines your level of self-efficacy. According to research on the connection between self-efficacy and quality of life perceptions of health, this belief in your ability to succeed may […]

(Natural News) Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen (Rom.Caill.) Stapf, also known as adlay, adlay millet, or Job’s tears, has been identified by previous studies as having anti-proliferative effects on lymphoma, lung cancer, and colon cancer. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigated the anti-cancer effects of Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen Stapf sprout […]

(Natural News) Come on in, the water’s fine! It’s even great for people with osteoarthritis, according to researchers from Denmark and Norway. In their study, published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the team indicated that individuals with knee and hip osteoarthritis would benefit a lot from aquatic exercises. Over 30 million people in the U.S. […]

(Natural News) Exercise has long been proven to slow down the aging process by supporting healthy organs. In addition to this, recent studies suggest that the effects of exercise can even be observed on the genetic level. Throughout a person’s lifetime, the cells undergo multiple rounds of cell division wherein DNA is replicated for each […]