(Natural News) Dreams are quickly forgotten the moment people wake up. This is likely due to a group of neurons that gets activated during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – the phase of mammalian slumber when most dreams are made. A recent study published in the journal Science examined the neurons that produce appetite and sleep hormones in mice. Japanese […]

(Natural News) Future medical professionals are at risk of becoming “pill-pushers” – healthcare experts unfit to provide nutritional support to patients. A review published in the Lancet analyzed previous studies on medical education and found that nutrition education isn’t adequately incorporated in current medical curricula. Many students and professionals lacked the necessary expertise in nutritional care. Meanwhile, existing nutrition courses are […]

(Natural News) Being a prepper means being in a constant state of learning. There will never come a point at which you will know absolutely everything there is to know about this lifestyle. There will always be something new to discover. Even your own mistakes can teach you something new about yourself. The point of […]

(Natural News) Regular exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but its benefits go beyond just strengthening muscles and reducing fat. Researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD) found that exercising for at least 30 minutes each day can help improve memory. Their study, which appeared in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, is one of many that […]

(Natural News) Tiger parenting entered mainstream consciousness when Chinese-American writer Amy Chua used the term to describe her approach to raising her children in her 2011 book. Researchers elaborated that the parenting strategy is both severe and warm. Chua based her approach on the strict way her parents raised her. Chinese parenting got their children ready […]

(Natural News) Looking to boost your memory? Researchers from Kanazawa University have you covered – if you’re up for something highly unusual. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the team from Japan found that adding salmon milt to your diet helps enhance brain function. For the uninitiated, milt refers to the seminal fluid of fish, mollusks […]

(Natural News) The ability of babies to learn may be influenced by how their mothers interact with them. Researchers from Dartmouth College and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. found that babies learn when their mothers smile and maintain eye contact with them a lot. In their study, the researchers discovered that babies’ neural activity that […]

(Natural News) So much of what a person can one day become and achieve depends on their schooling. Parents can give their children as many advantages as possible, but in many ways the shaping of their children’s futures is out of their control. How children are treated at school, the resources at their disposal, whether […]

(Natural News) Getting kids to eat healthy is a struggle every parent faces at some point. Whether its an aversion to broccoli or shying away from grilled salmon, children are often reluctant to try new foods — especially if they think it’s going to be “healthy.” But what if there was a way for parents […]

(Natural News) Numerous studies have shown that medicinal plants can be used to treat various diseases with minimal side effects. Dendropanax morbifera, a shrub endemic to the Korean peninsula, is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as skin problems and headaches. New research suggests that D. morbifera leaves (DML) can also be used as a functional food to boost cognitive performance. […]