(Natural News) Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that supports many bodily functions, like metabolism and digestion. Adults require around 65 to 90 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C a day to avoid diseases and health complications caused by vitamin C deficiency, such as osteoporosis and anemia. Unfortunately, the human body can neither store nor produce […]

(Natural News) Adequate protein intake can help reduce the risk of frailty in women aged 66 to 71, according to scientists. The study, published in European Journal of Nutrition, showed that an intake of at least 1.1 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (g/kg) over a three-year period led to a reduced risk of frailty and […]

(Natural News) The secret to living a long life may lie in how active you are, even in your sunset years. A new study published in The BMJ showed that exercising, especially later in life, can lower your risk of an early death. According to the study, this works for everyone, even those who have […]

(Natural News) Engaging in exercise is, without a doubt, good for your overall health. Numerous studies have shown that exercising can lower the risk of developing chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer and even diabetes. But can you actually miss out on the benefits of exercise if you start working out much later in life? […]

(Natural News) While our bodies provide us with many natural gifts, there are those who have turned to technology to expand their capabilities. In Russia, a growing number of people are turning to biohacking, a growing movement that sees followers “upgrading” their bodies with a mix of experimental technology and do-it-yourself health fixes. One of the […]

(Natural News) Coenzyme Q10, better known as CoQ10, is an antioxidant that the body produces naturally. Mainly found in the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas, CoQ10 is used by cells for growth and maintenance. As a person ages, however, CoQ10 levels naturally decrease. This can increase the risk of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes […]

(Natural News) Immune function declines with age, and this decline is said to be largely influenced by the composition of a person’s gut microbiota. The gut microbiota protects the digestive system from external pathogens by modulating immune responses. However, aging reduces the diversity of the gut microbiota, and this leads to unfavorable conditions, such as frailty, increased […]

(Natural News) A lot of fitness buffs often focus on building their muscles when working out. But it turns out that focusing on movements instead of muscles can net you better results and can help you make the most out of your workout session. The movement-focused approach Children do most things instinctively. If a child […]

(Natural News) The health industry is full of diets, exercises and therapies for stress relief. But researchers from the U.S., Hungary and the U.K. suggest a more down-to-earth stress buster – with dirt. In their study, which was published in the journal Psychopharmacology, the team found that Mycobacterium vaccae, a bacterium found in soil, produces an anti-inflammatory fatty acid that can reduce […]

(Natural News) Humans around the world are living longer, and life expectancy at birth has been steadily increasing. Some estimates even put average life expectancy as increasing by a quarter of a year per year – an increase that has contributed to the rise of the very old. Now that there are more people who live up […]