(Natural News) Are you genetically modified for obesity? Do you have genes inside you that give you irritable bowels, draining the nutrients from your digestive tract? You do, don’t you? If you eat GMO foods and get GMO medicine (think flu shots and prescription meds here), there may be one huge yet-to-be-discussed reason your diets have […]

(Natural News) Junk food is ever present – it is in grocery stores, convenience stores, and fast food restaurants. As unhealthy as it is, many people still find themselves craving the taste of a salty or sugary snack. Junk food contains high amounts of salt and sugar – it’s no surprise that it is linked […]

(Natural News) Butter is a beloved ingredient in cooking. While many people love the taste of butter, health-conscious people tend to avoid it because of its high calorie and fat content. But a type of butter which originated in India has recently gained popularity in the U.S. as a pantry staple. Known simply as ghee, this […]

(Natural News) When you’ve had a bad day, how often do you reward yourself with something chocolatey or a big bag of chips? It might sound like a rom-com cliché, but the urge for carbs can be quite strong when we’re under stress – and there’s a perfectly good scientific explanation for these cravings. According […]

(Natural News) Going on a detox cleanses your body of various toxins and promotes weight loss. But if it’s your first time to go on a detox diet, you may experience “detox dreams,” a strange side effect that makes you have vivid dreams at night. The benefits of detoxing Going on detox or cleansing diets […]

(Natural News) Resistance training is not only for people who want to build muscles. New research shows that this type of exercise helps prevent Type 2 diabetes, particularly in high-risk people. Researchers from China and the U.S. looked at the long-term effects of aerobic training, resistance training, and a combination of both on the prevention of […]

(Natural News) The classic picture of obesity is typically a balding, middle-aged man with a huge beer belly protruding from an ill-fitting shirt hanging unattractively across his waist. However, a  different vision of obesity is becoming all too common as the beaches fill up this summer with overweight children whose swimsuits can barely contain them. […]

(Natural News) A lot of people think that sugar-free treats are a healthy way to enjoy sweet foods, eating them with abandon because they don’t think they’ll gain weight on account of the fewer calories. This could prove to be a very costly mistake, however, as research shows that artificial sweeteners actually cause people to […]

(Natural News) A recent study revealed that more and more people are consuming protein supplements made from plant ingredients. After analyzing the trend, researchers suggested that hemp and quinoa are next in line to experience a boom. Researchers from DuPont Nutrition & Health and HealthFocus International looked at the eating habits of more than 1,000 Americans. They paid particular heed to the amount […]

(Natural News) Pushups are one of the most common body weight exercises, and a study suggests that they may indicate the health of your heart. The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, found that men who can do at least 40 pushups had lower risk of cardiovascular disease outcomes. The findings suggested that simple […]