(Natural News) You’ve probably heard stories about casinos in Las Vegas pumping in oxygen just to keep people awake and gambling all night long – but one study, published in the Journal of Neurophysiology, debunks this urban myth. According to a team of neuroscientists from the University of Alberta, high levels of oxygen are actually conducive to slow-wave sleep (SWS). SWS is […]

(Natural News) Research has already determined a connection between chronic stress and poor physical health. But according to a study, there is a direct link “between negative emotions and increased inflammation in the body.” The study was conducted by researchers from Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. Inflammation occurs when the body tries […]

(Natural News) The brain, being the center of a person’s nervous system, helps the entire body to function. So to be able to take responsibility for our day-to-day lives, the brain is said to selfishly take energy for its own purpose before distributing it to other body parts. This prioritization is called the “selfish brain” theory, […]

(Natural News) How many times have you grilled vegetables or fish wrapped in foil? How many aluminum pots do you own? How many aluminum cans are in your pantry right now? If you’re like most people, aluminum is a metal that you use every day without giving it a second thought, but it’s actually a […]

(Natural News) Smelling fried chicken or french fries can tempt you into ordering a similarly fattening dish at a restaurant, which can make it hard to maintain a healthy weight. But according to a study, smelling unhealthy foods for a certain length of time may make it easier to stick to more nutritious options instead. Sensory […]

(Natural News) Gut bacteria might hold the key to alleviating anxiety, depression, and possibly even post-traumatic stress disorder. The latest research suggests that the health of the gut exerts a considerable effect on the brain and mood of a person. Conducted by McMaster University researchers in Ontario, Canada, the study investigated the potential influence of the […]

(Natural News) Indulging in nostalgia helps people remember happier times in their lives. According to several studies, reminiscing about the past also offers several benefits for your emotional well-being and overall health. According to a series of studies, which were published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in 2015, nostalgia gives you insight into your authentic […]

(Natural News) Times are changing fast. So are healthy eating and drinking trends. As Maple Leaf Foods is set to open the largest plant-based meat factory (costing $300 million) in North America, vegan food production rates are skyrocketing to meet the non-meat, non-dairy consumption demands. Even Haagen-Dazs is now marketing a rice-milk chocolate and fudge-swirled, […]

(Natural News) A group of doctors came together to share some energy-boosting tips that can help you get through a tiring and busy day. These tips cover a number of different things, including what works best for them when starting the day, as well as the kind of things they do to get that instant energy when […]

(Natural News) Everyone has his or her personal list of greatest musical hits and misses. Some people like pop and hate rap, others like rap and hate pop, and still others have different tastes in music. An international group of researchers explained that dopamine levels in the brain affected people’s preferences in song and musical […]