(Natural News) A new study published in the British Pharmacological Society’s Pharmacology Research & Perspectives journal confirms that antidepressant drugs such as SSRIs (selective serotonin reputake inhibitors) are prescribed way more often than they should be, including among the elderly. Researchers looked at senior-age individuals living in Olmsted County, Minnesota, evaluating their antidepressant use between […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease is common among older adults, and if left untreated, these could lead to severe complications including heart attacks (myocardial infarction), stroke and aneurysm. Fortunately, lifestyle changes, together with regular consumption of healthy food, can help reduce the risk of developing this condition. In a study published in the American Journal of Hypertension, researchers from […]

(Natural News) You might have heard that taking aspirin on a daily basis can help prevent heart attacks, but is it really such a good idea to regularly take medication if nothing is wrong with you? According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the answer to that is […]

(Natural News) Amaranth is a diverse and colorful plant offering a bevy of healthful benefits. Flour made from its seeds has more protein than most others, and amaranth pasta is also a tasty alternative to your typical wheat pasta. Amaranth is in the superfood category, as it is full of fiber, rich in magnesium, copper […]

(Natural News) Long-term intake of multivitamins is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in men, according to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition. In the study, the effects of multivitamin use on cardiovascular disease risk were investigated. Multivitamins are dietary supplements widely used because they are believed to improve or maintain […]

(Natural News) An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and healthy foods are some of the best natural preventive medicines available. That is why British researchers are advising people at risk of certain cancers, diabetes, and heart diseases to eat more whole grains and other foods that are rich in dietary fiber. Their recently […]

(Natural News) When you look at the word “breakfast” literally, it says “break” and “fast.” Breakfast is a time to break the fast that started the evening before and lasted throughout sleep. So it’s important to break the fast each day, rather than skipping the meal and trying to power through. Skipping breakfast doesn’t just […]

(Natural News) A diet loaded with fiber-rich foods could help lower the risk of getting a potentially dangerous cardiovascular disease. In particular, a British review found that high intake of dietary fiber can prevent stroke. Every year, strokes cause millions of deaths around the world. In the U.S., three out of every four incidences of stroke are first attacks, […]

(Natural News) Drinking too much alcohol is proven to be harmful to your health, especially to your heart. However, a new study suggests that even moderate alcohol intake at regular intervals, which is an average of 14 glasses each week, is also a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib. AFib is an irregular and […]

(Natural News) People who have previously experienced a stroke should be careful of eating foods with a high glycemic load (GL), since these could increase their risk of having cerebral small vessel diseases, according to a study published in the journal Nutrition Research. Dietary GL and glycemic index (GI) are often used as markers of postprandial blood glucose […]