(Natural News) A professor of microbiology and pathology at Colorado State University warns that taking probiotics means diddly squat if you don’t supplement them with prebiotics. Ian Orme describes the prevailing assumption that probiotics taken by themselves can improve health as just “dodgy” and unrealistic. He claims that the practice is essentially useless as gastric […]

(Natural News) A new study further highlights the negative implications of America’s obesity epidemic and why more education and policy changes are necessary to combat it: Some 40 percent of all cancers in the U.S. or about 630,000 cases annually, are linked to being overweight. The findings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

(Natural News) Even though many people associate bacteria with illness, they actually have a symbiotic relationship with humans wherein they help us and we help them. In fact, the gastrointestinal tract is almost like an auxiliary central nervous system, “talking” to other parts of the body using a chemical language that is transmitted molecularly. Now, […]

(Natural News) Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is one of the most abundant antioxidants. It’s necessary for cellular health and is easy to include in the diet/lifestyle. The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C is 90 mg/day for men and 75 mg/day for women. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that quickly passes […]

(Natural News) You’ve heard the expression that the only two sure things in life are death and taxes, and while we may have little influence over the IRS and Congress, we certainly have ways to find more fulfillment in life as we approach our final moment on earth. Most of us don’t want to spend […]

(Natural News) Meeting the recommended amount of exercise regardless of the activity undertaken may help improve the body’s overall well being, a study in The Lancet has revealed. According to researchers, physical activity of any kind may reduce the odds of suffering heart disease and subsequent death. Health experts at the Population Health Research Institute of McMaster University and Hamilton […]

(Natural News) The outdoor grills aren’t the only things heating up as barbecue season goes into full swing. A brighter, hotter sun has come with summer, signaling all to bring out their sun hats and sunglasses. But are your sunglasses doing the job of protecting your eyes from the glare of the sun? When it […]

(Natural News) Men who played sports in their 40s and 50s are five times more likely to be fit and active into their late 70s than those who avoided sports, according to a study reported by The Daily Mail. The results suggest early and sustained sports participation might help people to stay active as they […]

(Natural News) There is no doubt that the intense stresses and pressures of modern life have left many people feeling depressed and unable to cope. While there are certainly people who have serious mental health issues and require therapy and other treatment to help them with their struggles, it is also true that antidepressant medications […]

(Natural News) A new study revealed that Alzheimer’s disease can be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle, as reported by the Daily Mail. Researchers performed neurological and neuropsychological tests and monitored the cognitive abilities of 1,700 participants every six months in the “90+ Study”, which started in 2003. Autopsies were conducted upon their death. It […]