(Natural News) Studies show that conditioning your brain to control your appetite is not enough. It was found that our bones are responsible for our appetites and metabolism as well. Researchers at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) in Canada found that bones produce a hormone that increases insulin production and decreases blood glucose levels. Osteoblasts, […]

(Natural News) Almost everyone knows what it feels like to trip and fall. Falling is painful and damaging, especially to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Medical experts suggest motor rehabilitation, but this has been seen to be ineffective. Fortunately, a new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) sheds light on how physical therapy, combined with virtual reality, lowers the incidence […]

(Natural News) Coffee lovers, your drink is more than just an energy booster. A literature review from the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) has revealed that drinking three to four cups of coffee every day cuts your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Despite being highly preventable, diabetes prevalence has been increasing more […]

(Natural News) Parkinson’s disease affects one in 100 people over the age of 60. This progressive condition leads to a decreased health-related quality of life (HRQL) by inhibiting motor functions, ultimately resulting in death. A study earlier this year found that people who exercised regularly had significantly lower declines in HRQL and mobility. Published in the […]

(Natural News) As more and more kids get hooked on electronic devices, depression is affecting a startling number of our nation’s young people. One out of every five teens will have experienced a major depressive episode before graduating from high school, while as many as 3 percent of children and 9 percent of adolescents are […]

(Natural News) People with metabolic syndrome may benefit from taking spirulina extracts. In a recent study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, it was found that spirulina extract may be used to improve metabolism by reducing the absorption of lipids in people with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic disorders. It […]

(Natural News) When you’re mindlessly flipping through channels and spending hours in front of the TV, you could be doing a lot more than entertaining yourself – you might also be raising your chance of getting colorectal cancer. Although the two might not seem related on the surface, a study carried out by researchers from […]

(Natural News) A large study reveals that even just one hour of exercise per week can help prevent future depression. “We’ve known for some time that exercise has a role to play in treating symptoms of depression, but this is the first time we have been able to quantify the preventative potential of physical activity […]

(Natural News) Exercise won’t stop you from dying, but it sure can make life worth living. The well-known health benefits of exercise seem almost incredible: improved blood sugar levels, a stronger heart, resilient muscles — the list goes on. But this silver bullet does a lot more than just improving your physical well-being. Research proves […]

(Natural News) There are many ways to tell how healthy your gut is. Researchers from Spain suggest that you can determine your gut’s health by how well it absorbs and metabolizes polyphenols. Analyzing stool samples from 71 older people, they observed that certain chemicals associated with the consumption of polyphenol-rich foods could potentially be used as markers of […]