(Natural News) Dopamine is a major neurotransmitter that plays a key role in many aspects of human behavior. It is also in charge of your pleasure-reward system. If you have enough dopamine, you feel more alive, focused, productive, and motivated. However, lifestyle habits, diet, and illness can deplete dopamine levels in your brain, resulting in […]

(Natural News) With the right supplements, you can boost your mental performance. However, it can be a challenge to choose the right one(s) for you because there are hundreds of supplements to choose from. Here are 14 of the best brain-boosting supplements you can try. #1 Acetyl-L-carnitine This amino acid is great for boosting mental […]

(Natural News) How’s this for a good excuse to have another cup of joe: Research suggested that drinking coffee might lower a man’s risk of prostate cancer. Researchers from Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science in Japan identified compounds in coffee called kahweol acetate and cafestol that may inhibit the growth of prostate cancer […]

(Natural News) Exposure to polluted air is harmful to everyone, especially for babies who are still in the womb of their mothers. A review published in the journal Environmental Research revealed that exposure to nitrogen dioxide can affect the growth of an unborn baby during the last few weeks of pregnancy. Pregnant women exposed to […]

(Natural News) Stroke-related deaths have been steadily declining in recent years. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mortality rates for stroke are now at 37.6 deaths per hundred thousand – significantly lower than in the early 2000s. However, a study by the Boston University School of Medicine noted that while the drop is true for older adults, […]

(Natural News) Back in 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that around 1.3 percent of American adults – about 3 million people – were living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). That number had increased by a whopping 30 percent, from 2 million people, just six years earlier. A recent study by […]

(Natural News) The use of herbal medicines has grown considerably over the years. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers looked at the prevalence and beneficial effects of herbal medicine use during breastfeeding. They found that some breastfeeding mothers take herbal medicines, but not for increasing the production and […]

(Natural News) When someone can’t wrap their heads around their emotions, they often blame their behaviors on hormones. But hormones are more than just that. Hormones belong to the endocrine system, which is responsible for different bodily functions, such as metabolism, sleep cycles, skin health, growth and development, reproduction and mood. This system produces and […]

(Natural News) Coffee is one of the best-known superfoods and one of the most highly consumed beverages on the planet. People have learned to love and appreciate coffee not only for its taste and aroma, but also for its brain-stimulating and energy-boosting effects. Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of drinking moderate amounts of coffee […]

(Natural News) A Japanese study indicated that the essential oil of lemons and other citrus fruits might relieve stress better than pharmaceutical drugs. It showed that people who smelled yuzu experienced considerable improvements in anger, anxiety, confusion, and depression. The effects appeared as early as 10 minutes after they began inhaling the fragrance of the citrus fruit. Researchers at Shitennoji University investigated the mood-boosting effects of […]