(Natural News) Brushing your teeth is not just for a fresh breath or gorgeous smile. According to a study published in the journal Periodontology 2000, the number of teeth we lose can be a key indicator of a person’s life expectancy. The researchers found clear evidence that tooth loss is closely related to some life-threatening health […]

(Natural News) Researchers are finally beginning to understand how the brain of an organism controls its active senses. An experiment with glass knifefish (Eigenmannia virescens) revealed that the tiny active sensing motions performed by the animal are controlled via sensory feedback. The tiny movements increase the accuracy of the data that is being sent to the brain of the […]

(Natural News) Once you hit the age of 50, the macula of your eye will begin to break down, and may eventually cause blindness. But that macular degeneration can be stopped if you eat the right kinds of food, especially those found in the Mediterranean diet. Age-related macular degeneration affects more than two million Americans. This […]

(Natural News) Research finds another great benefit from curcumin: It can improve athletic performance in people with heart failure. The study, which was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, suggests that taking curcumin, the main ingredient in curry, may help enhance muscle function and increase exercise capacity. For centuries, curcumin, the active ingredient in […]

(Natural News) No plant in the world has a feature that’s remotely similar to a brain. However, British researchers recently found out that flowering plants contained proteins that can store information about changes in their environment, such as shifts in temperatures when one season gave way to another. These data served as “memories” for a plant. When the plant experienced stimuli […]

(Natural News) It’s an inexplicable health condition with no known cure that affects as many as 2.5 million people in the United States and 17 million people globally, and that costs the American economy as much as $24 billion every year in medical bills and lost incomes. But good luck actually trying to come up […]

(Natural News) Bok choy, a type of Chinese cabbage, is a popular anti-inflammatory food. The vegetable, which is also called pak choi or pok choi, offers many health benefits. Bok choy is good for heart health and it can also lower your cancer risk. Bok choy contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E, and K. […]

(Natural News) A skewed, misleading Australian study suggests that vegetarian diets have no effect on longevity. The suggestion is based on cherry-picked data taken from Australia’s “45 and Up Study.” The average age studied was 62 and the follow-up period averaged just 6 years. The study factored out the unhealthiest people, skewing the death rate results. […]

(Natural News) A routine workout could do more than just burn fat, improve your muscle, and increase your cardio. Many animal and human studies show that physical exercise activates processes in the brain that improve your mood and amend depression over short and long periods of time. Regular bouts of physical activity could increase the amounts of mood-elevating chemicals in […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids are best known for their heart-healthy benefits. However, a recent study has found that they can also help boost mental health, especially in children with behavioral disorders. Published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, the study reports that supplementing children with behavioral disorders with omega-3 fatty acids can help improve their […]