(Natural News) Pain relievers are among the most common and in-demand chemical medications. They are, however, known to have serious side effects. In a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers discuss a plant traditionally used in Bangladesh which they confirmed to have anti-nociceptive properties with no adverse effects. Pain is a common condition, […]

(Natural News) Doctors aren’t the only ones that apples keep away: Research has shown that the fruit can also keep aging at bay, thanks to its wealth of beneficial nutrients. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, identified that the Annurca apple, a variety grown in southern Italy, is capable of slowing down aging by […]

(Natural News) According to a recent study, both overall physical fitness and the stiffness of the central arteries can help shed light on the how fast certain aspects of memory decline. Researchers from the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University who authored the study looked at the mechanisms that affect the cognitive performance of older people who live independently. […]

(Natural News) The scientific community has long branded acai berry as a superfood due in part to its many health benefits. In fact, a large number of studies have demonstrated that the Amazon superfruit’s properties help boost the body’s overall wellness. In yet another study, a team of researchers at the University of Roehampton in the U.K. has observed […]

(Natural News) The importance of exercise, especially for people suffering from chronic conditions, should never be downplayed. A study in the journal Diabetologia adds more evidence to that fact, suggesting that people with Type 2 diabetes only need two weeks of exercise to enhance their beta cell function and diminish pancreatic fat. For the study, researchers […]

(Natural News) You probably have not heard of anandamide, but you would have certainly felt its effects. The “bliss molecule” is a natural neurotransmitter and endocannabinoid that creates a sense of happiness, an article on Be Brain Fit stated. Anandamide stimulates the same pleasure receptors as the main cannabinoid in marijuana. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol, this endocannabinoid […]

(Natural News) U.K. researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology that will reportedly allow patients with dementia to move out of their residential care facilities and back to their own homes. The AI will keep an all-seeing electronic eye on the well-being of the patient using the Internet of Things, an article on Science Daily […]

(Natural News) Thorough hand washing practices in all healthcare facilities, such as nursing homes, can prolong life and reduce prescription drug use, a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control found. Researchers of the study looked at the effect of implementing a multi-component hand hygiene program among nursing homes, as these places are […]

(Natural News) If we are what we eat, then what are you? Health groups recommend consuming at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day to justbe healthy. Yet new research has shown that with our current diet of burgers and french fries, 10 would be better — potentially preventing up to 7.8 million […]

(Natural News) Dehydrate your garlic next time. This little-known trick still gives you the same health benefits as fresh garlic with the added convenience of a longer shelf life. This article will walk you through making your own garlic powder. Before that though, let’s talk about why garlic is so crazy-healthy good for you. Garlic […]