(Natural News) Many of us are willing to suffer through eating some of the less-delicious foods out there in the name of good health – Brussels sprouts, anyone? – but there are a few cases where we really can have it all, and dark chocolate is one of those foods that tastes great while being […]

(Natural News) For many people, energy drinks are their go-to beverage when they’re running out of juice to function for the rest of the day. Unfortunately, these drinks have been shown to negatively affect a person’s health. A study by researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston revealed that having one energy drink can […]

(Natural News) Scientists have discovered that the body’s mechanism for ensuring oxygen supply to tissues may be compromised by high blood pressure. Say “oxygen” and your mind thinks of happy moments. People are exercising to their hearts’ content. They’re sniffing fresh, clean air, and getting life-giving oxygen from the air into their heart and other […]

(Natural News) In this age of stressful living, rest is like life-giving oxygen that recharges us and makes us ready to face all of the day’s challenges. Rest promotes brain function. It keeps us in the pink of health. It lowers stress and promotes sleep. Nowhere is this more important than in heart failure patients […]

(Natural News) There are many ways to tell how healthy your gut is. Researchers from Spain suggest that you can determine your gut’s health by how well it absorbs and metabolizes polyphenols. Analyzing stool samples from 71 older people, they observed that certain chemicals associated with the consumption of polyphenol-rich foods could potentially be used as markers of […]

(Natural News) Everyone should try to add some chili peppers into his or her diet. Not only does the spice turn an ordinary or even boring meal into a literally mouthwatering treat, but consuming a large amount of the spice could help you live a healthier and longer life. The fruit of the Capsicum genus is a very popular spice […]

(Natural News) Chopping onions can make you cry, but it’s a sacrifice worth making because onions can give a dish an incredible boost of flavor. But did you know that eating red onions offers various health benefits and that they can help you manage your blood sugar? Raw vs. cooked red onions According to Haley Hooks, a […]

(Natural News) Two studies suggest that cardiorespiratory fitness is essential in determining cardiovascular disease and death risk. These studies provide proof that performing moderate to high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in both adults and children is essential. Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to provide fuel and oxygen during sustained physical activity. […]

(Natural News) High glucose levels, regardless if they are caused by diabetes or other factors, were found to prevent heart cells from maturing normally, according to scientists at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The results of the study reveal the reason why babies […]

(Natural News) Statin drugs, prescribed by doctors to reduce high cholesterol levels and supposedly prevent heart attacks and strokes, are the second most prescribed drugs in the world, after the painkiller hydrocodone. Since one in five Americans between the ages of 40 and 75 take these drugs regularly, it is likely that you are acquainted […]