(Natural News) Interest in dark chocolate as a health food has grown in recent years. Studies have emerged confirming the positive effects of eating dark chocolate on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, brain function, and other areas. Due to its rise in popularity, researchers from Canada and the U.S. investigated the effects of dark chocolate consumption on bone […]

(Natural News) Going organic can get a bad rap, especially when it comes to cost, but it’s essential that people switch their diets over to organically grown fruits and vegetables if they want to achieve optimum health. Consuming organic food is more beneficial and will also have less of an impact on the amount of cash people spend in […]

(Natural News) The ups and downs of alcohol consumption have been discussed by experts time and time again. Previous research has observed the negative association between alcohol consumption and depression risk. However, new evidence suggests that consuming alcohol in moderation can instead reduce the risk of depression. The study, published in the journal Acta Psychiatrica […]

(Natural News) Having an active lifestyle is important, especially for maintaining great overall health. According to the latest physical activity guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a person should have at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercises. It’s too bad that most Americans aren’t physically active. The HHS reports that […]

(Natural News) Having healthy lifestyle habits is essential for your overall health and well-being. This includes managing your stress levels. Stress, mood, and your health High stress levels can negatively affect your diet and workout. Adriane Kozlovsky, a clinical dietitian at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center & Hospital, explained that wellness goes beyond having a balanced […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiota has been a topic of numerous research over the past few decades. The word “microbiota” refers to a collection of microorganisms that live in an established environment. Your gut contains billions of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and even fungi. Many studies have observed how microbiota interacts with aspects of human life and linked […]

(Natural News) Good nutrition is essential for kids to grow up strong and healthy — even right out of the womb. In the past, breastfeeding was seen as “taboo” and “inferior” to formula feeding, but today we know better. This may sound shocking but breast milk is the perfect food for babies by design, and […]

(Natural News) Perhaps you’ve heard tales of people visiting South America and trying ayahuasca. This psychoactive brew is said to be very enlightening, but what exactly is it – and is it safe? Ayahuasca is a tea made with the leaves of a plant called Psychotria viridis and the stalks from a vine known as […]

(Natural News) We are constantly learning more about just how strong the connection between the brain and the body is, and although we tend to think of exercise as leading to improved mental health, it appears the reverse is also true. Finnish researchers have found that people whose mental well-being is high at age 42 […]

(Natural News) Prepping involves more than just your survival gear and a stockpile of supplies. When SHTF, being physically fit can help improve your chances of surviving. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Preppers should invest as much time in their physical fitness as in their preps. After all, you need to be strong enough to lift supplies or […]