All posts tagged with prevention

(Natural News) When it comes to taking care of one’s health, men tend to lag behind their female counterparts. Maybe it’s the machismo, maybe it’s that men are more afraid of doctors, or maybe it’s because men don’t like to admit that something might be wrong. Whatever the reason, the lack of self care will […]

(Natural News) Physical exercise takes hard work, but the results are worth it. Not only will it give you a fit physique, but it also helps prevent many health issues, including dementia. Now a recent study published in the medical journal Neurology focused on how physical fitness may protect middle-aged women against cognitive decline. The study, spearheaded […]

(Natural News) Pectin, a soluble fiber usually found in fruits, can lower cholesterol levels, according to a review of studies published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study review was carried out by researchers from Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and it comes in line with the thought that soluble fibers can lower blood […]

(Natural News) Menopause is a natural occurrence wherein menstruation stops in women. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. However, menopause can also occur before the age of 40. Menopause can be purposefully induced by drugs for medical reasons or prematurely caused by surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other drugs, or caused by […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is a critical nutrient that is essential for good health, there’s little doubt about that. Many people know already that the “sunshine vitamin” is key for bone health, but studies continue to show that the benefits of vitamin D are far more reaching than previously imagined. In fact, new research has […]

(Natural News) Fermented foods have only recently started getting a lot of attention for their health benefits, but some cultures have known about the effects of these foods for thousands of years. Researchers have found that an extract from the traditional Japanese fermented food known as natto can be surprisingly effective in fighting blood clots […]

(Natural News) A study that involved 22 million participants suggests that there is a link between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the risk of heart disease and heart attacks. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute who examined the potential role IBD may have […]

(Natural News) A pilot study by Ohio-based researchers suggested that omega-3 oils and gamma linoleic acids (GLA) could help reduce the symptoms of autisms in toddlers born as pre-term babies, reported NutraIngredients. The research team performed their initial experiment at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Their testing encompassed toddlers who were born highly pre-term. They published […]

(Natural News) The lifesaving Pet Cancer summit begins in just two days, bringing you dozens of eye-opening interviews with holistic health experts and veterinarians who have real, practical solutions for pet health. This is one of those rare, professionally-filmed and produced documentaries that breaks new ground in sharing practical, easy-to-understand knowledge that can teach you […]

(Natural News) A recent study by the University of Oxford discovered that a combination of B-vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids could lower the risk of dementia by reducing the rate at which the disease develops. Part of the Oxford Project to Investigate Memory and Ageing (OPTIMA), the study found that the interaction between the two nutrients […]