(Natural News) Stress may be a normal part of every day life, but if it’s starting to affect your health, it’s time to step back and take a break. Living in the big city can be very stressful. A drastic change in scenery may be in order to get your mind and body feeling rejuvenated […]

(Natural News) It’s easy to talk about courage when you’re not facing a crisis in your personal or work life. Not everyone has what it takes to handle stressful situations, but if you feel like fear is holding you back from living your life to the fullest, it’s time to face your doubts and be more […]

(Natural News) The common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is, all at once, a backyard weed, an allergen – and a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent paper, researchers from Seoul National University (SNU) have identified compounds in ragweed that can protect brain cells from peptides present in Alzheimer’s. Weed, medicinal plant and potential treatment In the northern […]

(Natural News) A recent study from the Beckman Research Institute in California revealed a surprising link between gut bacteria and inflammation. The findings, which were published in the journal Nature Communications, identified an envelope molecule from Bacteroides fragilis to have anti-inflammatory properties. According to the researchers, the molecule – which they called capsular polysaccharide A (PSA) – promotes protective and anti-inflammatory responses during […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the U.S. and China recently revealed that any type of physical activity could reduce overall death risk. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that even 10 minutes of moderate, leisurely activities – like walking and gardening – can reduce the risk of all-cause death. This correlation increased more for […]

(Natural News) Sleeping is essential to a person’s physical and mental health. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that one in three American adults does not get enough sleep each night. Not getting enough sleep can lead to many health problems, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and depression. Moreover, a drowsy person is more likely to […]

(Natural News) Many food companies today use synthetic antioxidants to preserve food. While these can prevent or delay lipid oxidation — the leading cause of chemical degradation in foods, these can be harmful to human health. For this reason, researchers from the State University of Maringa in Brazil looked at the potential use of green tea, a […]

(Natural News) Can light restore vision to blind people and help treat paralysis in patients with Parkinson’s disease? German researchers have recently examined the possibility of stimulating light-sensitive proteins to achieve therapeutic effects on various health conditions. Optogenetics is a technique that manages processes in the brain through light-based stimulation. It achieves its effects through […]

(Natural News) Eating a diet with more fruits and less fat can reduce the risk of mortality from breast cancer in women, according to a recent study in JAMA Oncology. The large-scale study, which followed nearly 49,000 women over two decades, is different from earlier studies, which settled for observing dietary habits to draw health conclusions. […]

(Natural News) Good news for chocolate lovers who are also suffering from multiple sclerosis: Researchers from Oxford Brookes University in the U.K. confirmed that flavonoids in cocoa help fight fatigue. These chemicals possess anti-inflammatory properties that may be especially beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that affects nearly […]