(Natural News) While they may look like a cross between blueberries and grapes, acai berries are technically not berries — they’re drupes. Drupes are fruits that have a central pit rather than a bunch of tiny seeds surrounded by fruit flesh. Other fruits under this classification include cherries, apricots, olives, peaches, and plums. Acai berries […]

(Natural News) Being deficient in nutrients comes with serious health risks. Having low levels of magnesium, for instance, can increase your risk of cardiovascular diseases and depression. In a study published in the journal Atherosclerosis, researchers found that people with low magnesium levels are at risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD). When the participants […]

(Natural News) Senior citizens may prolong their lives by walking or riding a bike every day. Researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found that older adults with high physical fitness levels were more likely to live past 80. This was regardless of whether they have any cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, such as high […]

(Natural News) Looking for a natural supplement to boost your heart health and blood sugar control? A team of researchers from the universities of Bologna, L’Aquila, and Palermo in Italy suggested that you can improve both your heart health and blood sugar levels with this combination: berberine and silymarin. In their review, which was published in […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the University of California, San Diego and the University of Minnesota examined the association of time following a heightened agricultural production period – the Mother’s Day flower harvest in May – with children’s blood pressure. Their findings were published in the journal Environmental Research. Agricultural pesticide spray periods increase pesticide exposure […]

(Natural News) Arthritis patients often use celecoxib, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for alleviating swelling and pain. But researchers warned that it might trigger serious issues in the aortic valve. Celecoxib goes by the brand name of Celebrex. It belongs to a group of NSAIDs called COX-2 inhibitors. The Vanderbilt University research team evaluated multiple […]

(Natural News) Many people know that plaque buildup is a precursor for heart disease, but what can be done to target this condition? In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, a team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York identified a specific immune cell found in arterial plaque in those who recently suffered a stroke or […]

(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) In this study, researchers from Spain examined the associations of moderate alcohol intake and the type of alcoholic beverage with metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Scientific evidence of the association between moderate alcohol intake and blood cardiometabolic marker levels is inconsistent and difficult to interpret for […]