(Natural News) Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea examined whether low muscle mass in teens is associated with metabolic syndrome. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. For the study, the researchers observed 1,420 participants aged 12 to 19 years, who were part of the Korea National Health […]

(Natural News) Both avocados and olives are considered superfoods, but did you know that they are also used to make healthy cooking oils? Olive oil is a popular cooking oil. Fresh, cold-pressed oil obtained from ripe greenish-yellow olives is the purest cooking oil. Meanwhile, avocado oil is derived from the fruit itself, not the seeds. Avocados contain 30 […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Cameroon, India, and the U.K. evaluated the efficacy of the aqueous leaf and stem extract of Cissus quandrangularis (veld grape) in reducing body fat and other components of metabolic syndrome in overweight people. The results of their pilot study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Previous study had […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Zhejiang Hospital in China reported that practicing t’ai chi can help with hypertension. In their study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, they looked at the effect of t’ai chi exercise on hypertension in young and middle-aged in-service staff. For the study, the Chinese researchers recruited 208 individuals with […]

(Natural News) If you’re looking for a supplement that protects your heart from diseases, try CoQ10 – short for coenzyme Q10. Research shows that this supplement can prevent and treat heart disease, and it can also cut the risk of death caused by heart problems. CoQ10 naturally occurs in the body and can be found in every cell. […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that spirulina is beneficial to people with diabetes. In this study, researchers from the University of Western Brittany in France explored the hepatoprotective, antihyperglycemic, and antidiabetic properties of spirulina. The researchers looked at the effects of spirulina supplementation on diabetic rats. They hypothesized that supplementation with […]

(Natural News) It can be difficult to maintain a healthy weight if you have a sweet tooth. But if you’re looking for a natural remedy, you might want to try gymnema, an herb that can reduce sugar cravings and control your blood sugar. Gymnema, the “destroyer of sugar” Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) is a tropical herb […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research revealed that bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) can prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases. In the study, a team of researchers from Slovakia, Portugal, and Poland looked at the effect of bilberry consumption on cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading causes of death, can […]

(Natural News) Kombucha is the term for tea that has undergone fermentation and sweetening. While it is not for consumption by everyone, it is generally safe and offers plenty of health benefits. The fermented beverage is made from black tea, green tea, or white tea. A sweetener is added, followed by a symbiotic culture of […]

(Natural News) Chocolates are some of the world’s best-loved sweets. They’re a comfort food for some and a guilty pleasure for others. But no matter how or why you choose to eat chocolates, you should know that they’re doing you more good than just making you feel happy or satisfying your cravings. According to a 2018 study published in The […]