(Natural News) When the holidays roll around, it can be easy to forget that you’ve committed to eating a balanced diet. After all, eating some cookies after finishing a plate of turkey and mashed potatoes won’t hurt, right? If you’re worried about snacking too much and gaining a couple of extra pounds over the holidays, listen […]

(Natural News) Eating ensures that your body gets the energy it needs to get you through the day. But if you find yourself eating when you’re sad or when you’re not really hungry, you may be experiencing emotional overeating. Figuring out the underlying reasons why you overeat is important if you want to improve your eating […]

(Natural News) If you’re trying to lose weight or eat more nutritious foods, there’s a good chance that you’ve struggled against food cravings. Unlike hunger pangs, which happen over an empty stomach, food cravings are more consuming and specific. In addition, the cravings go beyond the need to satisfy hunger and are often limited to a […]

(Natural News) Nutritionists have been hyping the health benefits of eating nuts for years — and for good reason. Numerous studies have found strong evidence of the ability of nuts (and seeds) to lower the risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. Besides disease prevention, nuts also provide plenty of nutrients which […]

(Natural News) No matter where you look, people of all ages are constantly on their phones: taking calls, answering messages or just browsing the internet. Frequent phone users may even be on their devices most of the day. Scrolling on your phone may seem like a harmless activity, but scientists warn that just one hour of […]

(Natural News) A new study has found that having a higher body mass and a larger waist later in life can lead to faster brain aging. While being overweight or obese is a significant risk factor for a variety of health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the study, published in the journal Neurology, reveals that […]

(Natural News) Not everyone likes to exercise, but studies have proven time and again that regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining your overall health. If you hate going to the gym but want to keep fit, you may finally have a reason to rejoice. According to updated federal physical activity guidelines, short bursts of exercise can […]

(Natural News) Staying healthy requires discipline. You need to follow a balanced diet, quit bad habits like smoking and drinking and exercise regularly. But for those who don’t like going to the gym, there are plenty of excuses to choose from, from being too busy with work to having genes that naturally make them fat. But according […]

(Natural News) Aside from goring on junk food and not exercising, scientists have found another bad habit that can cause obesity and other health problems: excessive smartphone use. In their study, published in the Journal of Paediatrics, researchers warned that glued to your phone can increase the risk of diabetes, heart attacks or even cancer. Cell phone use and disease risk […]

(Natural News) Your childhood might have involved lots of time spent running around outdoors and playing tag with the kids in the neighborhood. However, for many American kids these days, it’s a far different story. Baseballs and mitts have been replaced by tablets and smartphones, and kids are logging a staggering number of hours of […]