(Natural News) Meditation has been known to reduce stress levels in individuals if practiced correctly and applied consistently. But do its helpful effects lessen in relation to a person’s age? A research team in Germany, led by Tania Singer, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, decided to find out. What they […]

(Natural News) DEET is currently considered the gold standard when it comes to insect repellents, known for being long-lasting and highly effective. Yes, it has a host of concerning side effects, but many people take on the risks in hopes of avoiding serious mosquito, flea and tick-borne illnesses. Soon, however, people may not have to […]

(Natural News) Polycystic ovary syndrome, better known as PCOS, is the most common endocrine problem affecting women of childbearing age. According to an international study, this condition — commonly associated with an overproduction of androgenic hormones, as well as infertility and diabetes — can be treated with resveratrol, a natural polyphenol found in wine and […]

(Natural News) Magnesium is more than an essential mineral: It’s responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions needed by the body to function well. According to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, this essential mineral can even regulate vitamin D levels in the body, increasing it in people with deficient levels and reducing it […]

(Natural News) Sugar substitutes are unquestionably bad for you, but many people who are trying to lose weight aren’t exactly averse to taking on a few risks if they think it will help them reach their goal faster. Unfortunately, those who make this choice are putting their health in danger for no good reason as […]

(Natural News) For men who want to keep their minds sharp as they grow older, Harvard researchers have a healthy diet plan just for you. They recently found that the chances of losing memories over time went down if a man consumed leafy greens, vegetables and berries of certain colors, and orange juice. “One of […]

(Natural News) Traditional societies have long ascribed the healing properties to fruits and vegetables with strong tastes or pungent odors, such as onions, ginger, turmeric and garlic. Scientists are now beginning to confirm these properties in the humble onion, long a staple of kitchens. Aside from the fibers in onion that prevent heart disease and […]

(Natural News) The mention of mistletoe immediately conjures up images of people getting closer beneath a branch of the green plant at Christmastime – and little else. However, it could soon have an entirely different and far more useful association as the plant is being considered as an alternative treatment for cancer. Mistletoe is a […]

(Natural News) If you don’t have it, you probably know someone who does. Close to 30 million Americans have Type 2 diabetes, with 1.4 million more being added to the ranks on an annual basis. Pre-diabetes – which precedes diabetes if the patient doesn’t make drastic lifestyle changes – is also on the rise. The […]

(Natural News) Chemotherapy has earned quite a reputation for the distress it causes your body, but many people believe it’s simply the price they have to pay if they want a fighting chance at surviving cancer. Unfortunately, what many patients don’t realize is that the very chemotherapy that is meant to stop their cancer in […]