(Natural News) Frying is often considered an unhealthy way to prepare and cook food. Some types of oils are packed with trans fat, which can increase “bad” cholesterol, also known as LDL, as well as increase inflammation. These, in turn, can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke. But this doesn’t mean that frying can’t […]

(Natural News) Detox diets are popular among health buffs, but not all of them are safe and effective. If you’re interested in starting a green tea detox, read on to learn about what it is, its benefits and how this beverage can promote weight loss and boost your heart health. What is a green tea detox […]

(Natural News) Taking aspirin could potentially increase the risk of intracranial hemorrhage, even among people without symptomatic cardiovascular disease. The finding was part of a review made by an international team of researchers from China and the U.S., and was published in JAMA Neurology. For the review, the team investigated the link between low-dose aspirin use […]

(Natural News) Eating lots of salty food can contribute to the development of hypertension or high blood pressure, which is a key risk factor for many heart-related diseases. Protect yourself from hypertension by adding nitrate-rich beetroots to your diet. A study published in the journal Hypertension found that small amounts of beetroot and other foods […]

(Natural News) Walking faster may add years to your life – no matter how much you weigh, a recent study has found. Conducted by researchers from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre – a collaboration between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University – and published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the study affirmed […]

(Natural News) Sesame seeds are small, but they are packed with health benefits. They have been used for thousands of years in different cultures, including India, China, and Burma. Several studies have backed their health claims. Read on to find out where sesame seeds come from and how they benefit the body. Open sesame Sesame […]

(Natural News) Looking to keep your heart healthy? Go for a plant-based diet, say researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. In a recent study, they concluded that a plant-based diet could reduce the risk of heart failure in adults with no known heart disease. […]

(Natural News) Some people – especially children – aren’t exactly fans of many vegetables. They might view them as gross or “icky,” but they’re missing out on a variety of health benefits from these superfoods. Cauliflower is an example of a vegetable that kids tend to avoid, but it is an incredibly nutritious and versatile vegetable that can […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in many healthy food sources, including fish, seeds and vegetables. While many people swear by their health benefits, it’s still worth understanding what exactly omega-3s are and how they help the body. A “good” kind of fat Omega-3 fatty acids are a major class of polyunsaturated fatty acids. […]

(Natural News) Dementia is a collective term for diseases like Alzheimer’s that affect a person’s brain and his ability to think and remember. With over 50 million people having dementia worldwide and 10 million new cases being diagnosed annually, it is one of the fastest growing health conditions globally. Common signs of early-stage dementia are impaired cognitive […]