(Natural News) Patients who suffered from a stroke often find themselves in a debilitating state afterward, especially when it comes to mobility and movement. An article published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice suggests considering traditional Chinese exercises to restore limb function. A stroke happens when blood supply to the brain is interrupted […]

(Natural News) A new study was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing a supplement that can reduce body fat and attenuate the symptoms of metabolic syndrome. This supplement contained leaf and stem extracts from Cissus quandrangularis, a plant commonly known as veld grape. When taken daily by overweight individuals, this supplement effectively decreased their […]

(Natural News) The immune system undergoes many changes as people age. Like the rest of the body, the immune system also weakens, making older adults more vulnerable to diseases and infections. In a paper published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from Chungbuk National University in Korea and Tufts University in the U.S. reviewed the results of observational studies and clinical trials […]

(Natural News) If you think you’re saving yourself from diseases by consuming “diet” products, think again. Aspartame, the most common type of artificial sweetener used in diet products, can cause oxidative stress in the brain, accelerated aging, dangerous cell damage associated with inflammation, and chronic disease. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, […]

(Natural News) Despite the health risks associated with yo-yo dieting, many people often go on crash diets to lose weight fast. However, a study warns that erratic weight gain and loss may negatively affect your heart health. The study, which was published in the journal Circulation, was conducted by researchers from the Catholic University of Korea. Yo-yo weight […]

(Natural News) Unlike morning people, night owls function better at night. Individuals who prefer a late-night lifestyle may be more productive in the evening, but according to health experts, they could also be at risk of different health problems because they tend to eat a lot of unhealthy foods. The study, which was published in the […]

(Natural News) People who are quick to take a pill for just about everything should take a chill pill – especially if they have high blood pressure – warns a study published in the journal Physiological Genomics. In the study, researchers from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences proffered that a person’s genetic makeup […]

(Natural News) Antibiotics are known to disrupt the microbial balance in the gut, increasing the risk of getting infected by bacteria such as Clostridium difficile. However, a new study found that even common pain relievers may promote infections caused by C. difficile. C. difficile causes the most common and most dangerous hospital-born infections in the U.S. and around the world. For […]

(Natural News) Taking quality multivitamins is a way to get the nutrients your body needs that you don’t get from your diet. A study suggests that men who have taken multivitamins for a long time are less likely to experience major cardiovascular disease events, such as heart attack, stroke, and even cardiovascular disease-related death. Many people […]

(Natural News) Obesity dramatically increases the risk of multiple life-threatening health problems. As noted by the respected Cleveland Clinic, a third of all Americans are seriously overweight, and these people are at far greater risk of developing coronary artery disease (commonly known as heart disease) or of having a stroke. Being seriously overweight goes hand-in-hand […]