(Natural News) Exercising regularly is important for your overall health because it helps you maintain a healthy weight. But a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescence reveals that three in four teenagers in America don’t get enough physical activity daily, which is contributing to the country’s worsening obesity crisis. According to official figures, America is currently facing […]

(Natural News) It can be difficult for some people to lose weight, but according to an animal study published in the journal Nutrients, extracts from agave may boost the diversity of the gut microbiota and help promote weight loss. The study was conducted by researchers from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National […]

(Natural News) Fish oil capsules have become synonymous with healthy omegas as they dominated the market for many years. But there is actually a better and more sustainable source of omegas – hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant, which is commonly known as hemp. Since […]

(Natural News) Omega fatty acids are a family of unsaturated fats (omega-3s, omega-6s and omega-9s) that each confer different health benefits. But when it comes to healthy fats, there is one type you don’t want to cut back on: omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are considered essential fatty acids because our bodies lack the enzymes needed […]

(Natural News) Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it dissolves in fats and oil. It is absorbed by fat globules that travel through the small intestines and is distributed through the body in the bloodstream. Unlike water-soluble vitamins that do not stay in the body for long and cannot be stored, fat-soluble vitamins are […]

(Natural News) Hemp is a magnet for controversy largely because of its origins, which is often misunderstood. While hemp and marijuana are from the same Cannabis genus, they are genetically distinct forms of cannabis that are distinguished by their use and chemical composition, as well as differing cultivation practices used in their production. Unlike marijuana, hemp does […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found that adding black walnuts (Juglans nigra) to your breakfast not only helps you feel fuller, but also protects your cells from oxidative damage. In their report, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the team explored the benefits of using black walnuts as a butter substitute. Consuming black walnuts increased satiety Black […]

(Natural News) Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Gut highlighted another use for ginseng, which […]

(Natural News) Obesity is an ongoing problem in Western countries, especially in the United States. In most cases, parents of children in poor families try to save money by buying cheap but unhealthy foods to make sure they don’t go hungry. However, eating processed foods often results to obesity because these food have little or no […]

(Natural News) Researchers define the human endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a complex cell-signaling system that plays an important role in the development of the central nervous system (CNS), synaptic plasticity — a characteristic of neurons in the brain — and the body’s response to internal and external insults or stressors. The ECS, whose components are […]