(Natural News) Today, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect yourself from this disease. One way is to eat bilberries (Vaccinium Myrtillus) regularly. A recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research reveals that eating bilberries on a regular basis can help lower your risk of developing […]

(Natural News) A cold glass of watermelon juice is not just great for beating summer-related health problems like dehydration, fatigue, and heatstroke — this refreshing fruit also supports the healthy functions of the heart, blood, kidneys, and cells to protect against more serious health disorders. A glass of juice made from this summer fruit contains minute […]

(Natural News) The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Plan (SNAP) currently offers low income families a cornucopia of junk foods, including candy, cookies, desserts, caffeinated beverages, soda pop, potato chips, and other processed foods that are stripped of their nutrients. This taxpayer-funded program is imprisoning low income families by making them sick, tired, weak, depressed, and susceptible […]

(Natural News) Potatoes are a controversial vegetable. They are usually associated with unhealthy foods like chips or French fries. However, when used in healthy recipes, potatoes can also be good for you. Are potatoes really bad for you? Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world. In fact, Americans eat an average of 126 […]

(Natural News) Despite the health risks associated with yo-yo dieting, many people often go on crash diets to lose weight fast. However, a study warns that erratic weight gain and loss may negatively affect your heart health. The study, which was published in the journal Circulation, was conducted by researchers from the Catholic University of Korea. Yo-yo weight […]

(Natural News) Being of “normal” weight doesn’t mean you are metabolically healthy, and apparently, only a small number of American adults meet the criteria for metabolic health. A recent study published in the journal Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders assessed the general health of Americans and found that only 12 percent of the American population are actually […]

(Natural News) If you pulled an all-nighter for work, you’ll most likely be very tired and cranky the next day. But being sleep-deprived doesn’t just affect your ability to concentrate; data from a study suggest that poor sleep quality is linked to a higher risk of developing heart disease. This study was published in the […]

(Natural News) Zinc is one of the minerals that people all over the world tend to lack. A new study finds that having low levels of zinc may increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure or hypertension. This occurs because zinc deficiency can change the way the kidneys process sodium. For the study, researchers from Emory […]

(Natural News) Having high blood pressure (hypertension) is a huge risk factor for other health complications, including cardiovascular disease. A recent study suggests eating chokeberries to protect yourself from high blood pressure and reduce inflammation in your body. Previous studies have shown that chokeberries may improve cardiovascular disease risk factors. Therefore, in the new study, […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Zhejiang Hospital in China reported that practicing t’ai chi can help with hypertension. In their study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, they looked at the effect of t’ai chi exercise on hypertension in young and middle-aged in-service staff. For the study, the Chinese researchers recruited 208 individuals with […]