(Natural News) Sunlight, like red wine, can be good or bad for your health, depending on how much you get. While drinking moderate amounts of red wine can reduce your risk of heart failure and improve your blood pressure, consuming excessive amounts can lead to alcohol dependence, liver damage and weight gain. In a similar way, moderate sun […]

(Natural News) Spending a couple of minutes basking in the morning sun is good for your health, but you can risk damaging your skin if you spend too much time under the sun. On the other hand, you can reverse sun damage by incorporating foods that promote skin repair and provide natural sun protection into your diet. Superfoods for […]

(Natural News) Products that offer protection from the sun are widely popular, thanks to their ability to keep the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation at bay. But a recent study has shown that despite their best efforts, certain parts of the face remain unprotected. In a study published in the peer-reviewed open-access journal PLOS […]

(Natural News) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that can lead to vision loss. It affects over 10 million adults in the U.S. alone, and this number is expected to double by the year 2050. While there is no cure for macular degeneration, certain steps can be taken to boost eye health and decrease the risk of […]

(Natural News) We all know that heading for the beach without first slathering ourselves in sunscreen (or sunblock as it’s known by many) is suicide in terms of skin cancer, right? Well actually, not right. In fact, if you are really serious about preventing skin cancer, you would be best served by avoiding sunscreen altogether. […]

(Natural News) Most people spend the majority of their lives indoors. But what many people don’t realize is that the dust that builds up inside built environments like your house, school, or workplace is thriving with microbial communities. These consist of diverse populations of both pathogenic and commensal bacteria, which tend to be affected by […]

(Natural News) Heliophiles are in for a treat. UV Sense, a recently launched sensor, can alert users when they’ve had too much exposure. UV Sense is a battery-free device that can fit on a thumbnail, and it was designed to detect radiation from the sun. The sensor can change color to indicate the radiation levels of […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Oregon State University have found a natural way to protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun. In a study that was published in the Frontiers in Pharmacology, they identified a crop called meadowfoam to contain a group of compounds called glucosinolates known for their anti-cancer and sunlight-protectant properties. Meadowfoam, a plant native to […]

(Natural News) A lot has been said about the dangers of mobile devices, but did you know that just looking at them can cause health problems? Studies indicate that staring at the screen of digital devices, be it your laptop, desktop computer, or smartphone, could increase your risk for macular degeneration, the leading cause of […]

(Natural News) Citrus lovers, rejoice: New research has found that a flavonoid found in citrus can help prevent skin damage brought about by ultraviolet radiation. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, has found that hesperidin can protect against photoaging caused by ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, and prevent wrinkles, skin thickening, and inflammation. Ultraviolet […]