(Natural News) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or simply hormone therapy (HT), is the only medical treatment that successfully minimizes the side effects of menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats. It is also known to address other female problems such as vaginal dryness and uterine discomfort, as well as inhibit the production of estrogen […]

(Natural News) Resistance training, also known as strength training or weight training, offers more than just muscle-building benefits. This type of exercise can also keep your heart healthy. A study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that doing resistance training for about an hour each week could cut your […]

(Natural News) Take care of your heart by eating at least one potassium-rich food such as a banana or an avocado a day to prevent heart attacks and stroke. A boost in potassium intake helps regulate blood pressure and give strength to muscles. Foods with high levels of potassium such as bananas and avocados are often called “brain […]

(Natural News) We have reached a sad state of affairs, where soda is now a must in our diet, even when we know them to be detrimental to our health. Medical researchers hope that by providing new reasons to stop indulging in these sugary drinks, we will see the light — and soon. Recently, researchers […]

(Natural News) Regardless of your age, exposure to air pollution will negatively affect your health. According to a study published in the journal Environment International, simply being exposed to air pollution is also associated with an increase in reported emergency department (ED) visits for different types of heart and lung problems. Dr. Jenna Krall, the study’s lead researcher […]

(Natural News) Eating dark chocolate and other cocoa products protects your heart – but only if you’re eating the right kind and amount. Most of the heart-healthy benefits of cocoa come from its flavonoids. Cocoa products must at least have around 100 milligrams (mg) of epicatechin and 900 mg of cocoa flavanols to be beneficial […]

(Natural News) Hypertensive people should try eating black seed (Nigella sativa). A research review published in the Journal of Hypertension confirmed that black seed can significantly lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Black seed, also known as black cumin, is common throughout India, Arabia, and Europe. It is widely used in cooking and in […]

(Natural News) Air pollution is raising a collective outcry all over the world, one of the loudest of which belongs to England’s chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies. The concerned public official is calling on the government to pull out all the stops in fighting air pollution by introducing stringent new national standards to reduce the threat […]

(Natural News) A heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent the occurrence of this deadly disease. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines suggests taking vitamin E and carnitine supplements to lower your risk […]

(Natural News) Researchers recently found that fingerprints, which have long been used to determine the perpetrators in a crime scene, can also help track down people who are at risk of certain diseases before their symptoms manifest. According to research, women with a specific set of fingerprints – such as those that have fewer loops […]