(Natural News) Making positive lifestyle changes includes improving your eating habits and avoiding processed, sugary junk food. But did you know that you need to add healthy fats to salads and smoothies to improve your vitamin absorption? It’s time to stop demonizing fat Fresh plant-based foods are full of vitamins and minerals. However, fat-free salads or smoothies aren’t […]

(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) Unless you’re a gardener or farmer, you probably don’t give soil much thought. You know it’s there, but you don’t think it affects you very much – unless you get it on your shoes and track it into the house. However, soil is the foundation for life, whether you realize it or not. […]

(Natural News) Gestational diabetes refers to the condition wherein a pregnant woman’s body cannot produce or respond to insulin, resulting in a spike in blood sugar levels. Without proper care, it may have detrimental effects not only on the mother but also the baby. What is the cause of gestational diabetes? According to the Centers […]

(Natural News) Getting a hip fracture in a relatively peaceful time is already bad news, but getting one during or after a disaster is much worse. Medical help may no longer be available, and you could become more vulnerable to diseases and safety risks. This is especially the case for women and older people. (h/t […]

(Natural News) Many people take up weightlifting to improve their muscle strength. A Brazilian-led study suggests doing muscle power exercises as well to extend their lifespans. Muscular strength is the amount of force that a muscle can put out in a single maximal effort. It allows a person to lift a weight. In comparison, muscle power […]

(Natural News) The brain starts developing at conception and continues to grow until a person turns 21 years old – or so it was long believed. But brain growth doesn’t stop at that age. You can create new brain cells as you age, but only if you maintain an optimal environment for neurogenesis. Neurogenesis is […]

(Natural News) Lung cancer and colorectal cancer are among the most diagnosed forms of cancer in the U.S. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer, with colorectal cancer coming in third. Researchers from John Hopkin’s School of Medicine in Baltimore found that regular exercise can help reduce the risk of developing these […]

(Natural News) The lack of exercise can contribute to a wide array of health problems, including obesity and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. In fact, around 39 percent of the American adult population is obese. For people who have sedentary lifestyles, but can’t allot time for exercise, there are natural ways to burn fat […]