(Natural News) Most commercially available foods contain high amounts of sugar. Sugar isn’t necessarily unhealthy, as most fruits and vegetables contain a considerable amount of fructose, a natural sugar. But refined sugar, that is, the sugar that is typically added to pastries, desserts, sodas and energy drinks, contains “empty” calories that do not benefit the […]

(Natural News) New evidence has emerged of the negative impact of energy drinks to human health. According to a review published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, energy drink consumption is linked to numerous negative health consequences, such as adverse cardiovascular effects and metabolic disorders. The basics of energy drinks Energy drinks are non-alcoholic beverages marketed […]

(Natural News) Caffeinated energy drinks increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms and raised blood pressure levels, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. A team of researchers from the University of the Pacific in California found that the interaction of common ingredients found in energy drinks significantly affected cardiovascular factors, such as […]

(Natural News) As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at […]

(Natural News) Most processed food products and drinks today contain either sugar or high fructose corn syrup (HFSC) as sweeteners. According to researchers, the increased consumption of such food products and beverages could be linked to the widespread development of health conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. While most researchers would agree that consuming […]

(Natural News) The American Cancer Society estimates that over 1.7 million new cancer cases will have been diagnosed in 2019, and that it will kill over 600,000 Americans this year. Many of us have been touched by this terrifying disease, either through a personal diagnosis or through the loss of a loved one. But, despite […]

(Natural News) Breakfast cereals are convenient and easy to eat, but they are not as healthy as they claim to be. A closer look at their lists of ingredients reveals that most breakfast cereals are made from processed grains and have a high sugar content. In fact, one study published in the Journal of Public Policy […]

(Natural News) Sugar isn’t known for a lot of health benefits, but they are quite useful as a home remedy. Before commercial antibiotic and antiseptic creams, it used to be a popular homemade treatment for wounds. Moreover, it can be applied on humans and animals alike. (h/t to AlphaSurvivalist.net) How does sugar treat wounds? Sugar […]

(Natural News) Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harmful stimuli, such as damaged cells, germs, and irritants. This may sound benign, but inflammation can be very deadly and has been linked to eight of the 10 leading causes of death. Inflammatory responses can be triggered by a lot of things, and one of them […]

(Natural News) If you’re looking for a workout that helps increase the power of your muscles, lengthens your endurance, and reduces your risk of muscle-related injury, it sounds like strength training is what you need. Strength training, or resistance training, is a conditioning workout that helps strengthen your muscles through resistance. These exercises will pit your body’s […]