(Natural News) A new study published in the journal Public Health England has found that being overweight dramatically increases one’s risk of dying from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Entitled, “Excess Weight and COVID-19: Insights from new evidence,” the paper looks at various infection outcomes in relation to body mass index (BMI), including risk of hospitalization, […]

(Natural News) A large cohort study published in the Lancet announced a shift in the leading causes of death among middle-aged adults in 21 countries, with cancer creeping in to number one currently held by heart disease. The countries in question ranged from high income (HI) to middle income (MI) to low income (LI). Although cardiovascular disease […]

(Natural News) It’s easy to fall into the habit of skipping exercise because you’re busy with work or chores. Yet according to a study, having a sedentary lifestyle for at least 20 years is linked to twice the risk of premature death, especially compared to those who exercise regularly. Results from the Trøndelag Health Study (the […]

(Natural News) Eating ensures that your body gets the energy it needs to get you through the day. But if you find yourself eating when you’re sad or when you’re not really hungry, you may be experiencing emotional overeating. Figuring out the underlying reasons why you overeat is important if you want to improve your eating […]

(Natural News) Obese people are at an increased risk of critical illness from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) and the global food industry is partly to blame. In a recent editorial published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), a group of English researchers reported that being obese corresponds to an astounding 97 percent greater risk of critical illness due to […]

(Natural News) Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A serious and often fatal condition, heart disease is caused by cardiometabolic dysfunctions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and obesity. However, a recent study published in Endocrinology and […]

(Natural News) Sucralose, a no-calorie sugar substitute, is used for a variety of food products, ranging from baked goods and condiments to canned fruits, dairy products and sweet beverages. This artificial sweetener is synthesized using a multi-step process that converts table sugar (sucrose) into a molecule that tastes just as sweet, but is unrecognizable to […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is essential for your overall health, but there are only a handful of natural sources of this vitamin. According to several studies, supplementation is important because vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased risk of premature death, particularly if your blood levels of vitamin D are lower than 30 nanograms […]

(Natural News) No matter where you look, people of all ages are constantly on their phones: taking calls, answering messages or just browsing the internet. Frequent phone users may even be on their devices most of the day. Scrolling on your phone may seem like a harmless activity, but scientists warn that just one hour of […]

(Natural News) The lockdown measures implemented to slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) are worsening child obesity due to decreased physical activity and poorer diets. U.S. researchers have found that obese children in Italy participated in less physical activity while eating more junk food and watching more TV while social distancing measures to stop […]