(Natural News) Muscles tend to degenerate with age, which leads to a debilitating condition known as sarcopenia. Fortunately, a study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that light coffee drinking can help protect against sarcopenia, particularly in men. In women, they found that heavy consumption of coffee can increase the risk of obesity. Carried out […]

(Natural News) Millions of people across the globe turn to artificial sweeteners like aspartame in an effort to reduce their calorie intake. Who could blame them? Diet beverages, foods and those pastel-colored packets that adorn the tables at your favorite diner are all marketed as the healthy alternative for people who are conscious about their […]

(Natural News) Today’s children are growing up in a world dominated by digital devices. As a parent, it is becoming a huge challenge to control a child’s screen time because it also supports their educational and social development. But where do you draw the line? American children spend an estimated 5 to 7 hours of […]

(Natural News) Solutions to the obesity epidemic tend to fall into one of two categories: Lifestyle changes like increasing your exercise and improving your diet remain the safest and most effective approaches. There are also “quick fix” options like diet pills, which appeal to many but carry too many side effects. However, there is one […]

(Natural News) When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned BPA in 2012, plastic manufacturers began experimenting with new bisphenol compounds for the manufacture of poly-carbonate plastics. Consumers thought that the BPA-free alternatives were safer to eat and drink out of, but new research shows that the alternatives are just as harmful. Plastics generally seem […]

(Natural News) Have you had your dose of vitamin D today? If not, consider going out of the house for some sun more often. It doesn’t have to be somewhere scenic (though that would be swell); you can prop up a chair right in your yard and soak up those rays. Your body will thank […]

(Natural News) If you aren’t taking statins, there is a good chance you know several people who do. After all, a quarter of the American population over the age of 45 takes one daily. Given their widespread use, you would think they are incredibly effective and safe, but nothing could be further from the truth […]

(Natural News) There is little doubt that obesity is a growing problem in the United States. The problem with Americans’ expanding waistlines only seems to be getting worse as time trudges on; a report from the Centers for Disease Control has shown that nearly 40 percent of America’s adults are obese — and some 20 […]

(Natural News) A study reports that fermented black chokeberries (Aronia melanocarpa) have anti-obesity effects. The study, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, suggests that fermented black chokeberries could potentially be used as a dietary supplement for preventing obesity. Black chokeberries are mainly grown in Central and Eastern European countries. They have high levels […]

(Natural News) Japanese scientists have found more reasons for people to enjoy their daily cup of tea. Their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, showed that catechins found in green tea can improve metabolic syndrome and reduce abdominal fat in obese and overweight individuals. More than 34 percent of adults in the U.S. […]