(Natural News) Researchers from Sahmyook University in South Korea studied the effects of music therapy on stress by monitoring study participants’ cardiovascular and autonomic nervous systems, among others. The study was published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Stress results from a person’s abilities being tested or a person being placed under duress. It occurs when […]

(Natural News) The latest protein maps of the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease showed that at least one region succeeded in holding off the ravages of the disease. U.K. researchers believed that the cerebellum’s ability to protect itself against Alzheimer’s might be reproducible in other parts of the brain. They examined the brain and other essential organs […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes are at risk of diabetic nephropathy, better known as diabetic kidney disease. It is the most common complication and the leading cause of death associated with diabetes. Fortunately, a team of researchers from Wonkwang University in South Korea found an herbal medicine that can improve the symptoms of people who […]

(Natural News) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a deadly disease with a high mortality rate. It is characterized by obstruction of the airflow and inflammation along the airways, which affect an individual’s ability to breathe. Due to these factors, people with COPD tend to suffer from breathlessness and are limited in terms of physical […]

(Natural News) Resveratrol is a polyphenolic plant compound known for its antioxidant activities. It is commonly found in the skin of red grapes and used as a supplement due to its health benefits. Aside from lowering blood pressure, resveratrol is also praised for its ability to protect brain function and lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. In a […]

(Natural News) The old saying is indeed true: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Many studies have explored the health benefits of apples. Here are just some evidence-based health benefits you can get from eating an apple: It can ward off cancers. Various studies examined the anti-cancer potential of apples. For example, a case-control study published […]

(Natural News) Losing your eyesight due to an illness such as diabetes can be devastating, but this could soon be a thing of the past – thanks to a common garden flower. Researchers have discovered a potential solution for preventing blindness using natural compounds found in the Hyacinthaceae plant family. A study published in the Journal of Natural […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Second Military Medical University in China evaluated the effectiveness and possible side effects of body acupuncture, especially when used as treatment for post-stroke depression. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Body acupuncture is an age-old therapy used in traditional Chinese […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the University of California evaluated the compliance with and tolerability of daily intake of cranberry capsule for the prevention of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) during pregnancy. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The researchers recruited a total of 49 pregnant women […]

(Natural News) When it comes to fungi, people often imagine a mushroom. Indeed, the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a fungus known the world over. But it’s worth noting that other types of fungi exist, with some being a little more bizarre than the average crimini or portobello scattered on pizzas and in salads. Take the Cordyceps genus, […]