(Natural News) Heart attacks were once thought to be an “old man’s disease.” Recently, they are becoming increasingly common in young people, especially young women, according to a study published in the journal Circulation. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is cut off, so the heart muscle begins to die. This condition is also […]

(Natural News) Substitutes for white rice are staples of a healthy diet. They come mostly in the form of whole grains, which provide complex carbohydrates like dietary fiber and other nutrients. Classic examples of white rice substitutes are barley, oats, and a nutritious, gluten-free seed called quinoa. Quinoa is considered a superfood that is on par with whole grains in […]

(Natural News) People who are overweight have a lot to worry about, from the way their clothes fit to their higher risk of health problems. Now researchers have added yet another motivation to shed some pounds as they’ve discovered that the effects of obesity on the liver can hurt overweight people’s ability to use vitamin […]

(Natural News) Hypercholesterolemia is a well-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the main contributor to coronary heart disease. High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), for instance, are associated with the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack. Treatments for these conditions, therefore, focus mainly on reducing total cholesterol and LDL-C levels in the blood. In a […]

(Natural News) Calcium is important to the body. However, the best source of this mineral isn’t milk, but the food that dairy animals get this nutrient from – plants. Considered as the most abundant mineral in the body, calcium is essential for many bodily functions. It acts as a carrier of messages between the brain and other body […]

(Natural News) Sleep is an important part of a person’s day, yet many people are sleep-deprived, which increases their risk of many health problems. Having a good night’s sleep on a regular basis can prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) like atherosclerosis, according to a study published in the journal Nature. In the study, researchers found a hormone […]

(Natural News) You’ve probably heard that we should “eat a rainbow” if we want to be healthy, with the brightest-colored natural, whole foods often containing the most nutrients. When you put this advice in action, however, your plate probably leans more toward the red, orange, yellow and green parts of the spectrum given the number […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most studied nutrients on the planet, and for good reason: Nearly every part of the body can benefit from these fatty acids. The American Heart Association (AHA), in fact, recommends eating at least two seafood meals a week for its omega-3 benefit of reducing the risk […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition usually associated with older adults. According to an alarming study, however, young adults with elevated blood pressure may have less gray matter in their brain. The study was published in the journal JAMA Neurology. When you’re young, you may be more concerned about obvious signs of […]

(Natural News) Finnish and Serbian researchers identified milk-derived di- and tripeptides that have antihypertensive properties, which they published in the journal Nutrition Research. In the study, researchers used 3D quantitative structure-activity relationship models to predict whether milk di- and tripeptides can inhibit angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) activities. The researchers also looked at whether these activities could be explained by […]