By Karen Foster The Tsimane people — a forager-horticulturalist population of the Bolivian Amazon — have the lowest reported levels of vascular aging for any population in the world, with coronary atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) being five times less common than in the U.S….
By Steven M. Demorest, Northwestern University A Hungarian film titled “Sing” recently won the Oscar for best short film. “Sing” tells the story of young Zsófi, who joins a renowned children’s choir at her elementary school where “everyone is welcome.” Soon after joining, Zsófi is told…
You’re probably already aware that excessive stress causes unpleasant physical symptoms ranging from headaches to tight muscles. However, you may not have stopped to think that a stressful lifestyle also takes its toll on your mental abilities. There are some things you can do to…
By Health Tips Now We all have heard of the placebo effect, but even in the medicinal circles, relatively few have heard of the nocebo effect. In fact, this phenomenon is an evil twin of the placebo effect. The nocebo effect refers by definition to…
By Anna Hunt The newly-released cannabis pain patch targets seemingly explainable pain associated with fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy. It is a new-found hope for patients because it is extremely difficult to treat these conditions. Cannabis Offers Hope for Better Quality of Life Nerve pain is…
By HTN Medjool dates are fruits of the date palm tree. They have deep brown color and a caramel-like flavor and can be consumed fresh or dried. So why are the Medjool dates healthiest natural sweetener? Besides that they are delicious they are also rich…
By Carey Wedler According to a recent survey conducted by a streaming data site that analyzes trends in online entertainment, the vast majority of young children who watch Netflix instead of television have something in common: They don’t know what commercials are. In a small…
By HTN Drinking alcohol has become so common and is a socially acceptable practice. It is hard to believe that you can party without alcohol; it can even make you feel ‘cool’ or included in some environments. Some people don’t even want to stop drinking…
By Annie Holmquist Late last summer, Texas teacher Brandy Young made internet waves when she sent a note about homework to the parents of her students. Instead of the normal spend-30-minutes-a-day-on-homework command that parents normally hear, Mrs. Young’s note informed them that she would not be giving…
By HTN Meteoropathy refers to various reactions and symptoms in our body due to the weather changes. Weather factors that affect our body include air pressure, temperature, humidity, UV rays, the wind, thunder, rain, and ionization effect. Meteoropathy affects people in their middle ages, but…
By Mae Chan Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have reversed depression symptoms in mice by feeding them Lactobacillus, a probiotic bacteria found in live-cultures yogurt. Further, they have discovered a specific mechanism for how the bacteria affect mood, providing a direct…
By Dr. Fahad Basheer “The whole world is watching you. You cannot be the real You when you are being observed. There is a science to why this happens!” It’s so hard to live with ease when you are so famous! In whichever field you are. You’ve…
By Adonia Dennis, Natural Blaze Your body needs water, even in a busy day There are numerous benefits of staying hydrated. Drinking enough water promotes weight loss, increases energy, and flushes out toxins, boost the immune system, and more. Is there anyone who is not…
For many active people, a sudden disability can bring our lives to a screeching halt. There are a few reasons why you could now disabled; undiagnosed illness, broken foot or leg, or a progressively debilitating disease. Regardless of the “why,” your life has changed, and…
By Alex Pietrowski We live in a fearful world with exposure to a deluge of stressors every day. As much as fear is a result of reacting to the actual or perceived events in our lives, it is also a biological function of the human…
By Vic Bishop Public education is more stressful than ever for our children, as standardized testing requirements increase and programs like art, music and physical education are being phased out. The result of this type of environment is predictable, and the medical establishment and big pharma…
By Daily Superfood Love There’s a lot of misinformation out in the world that’s been masquerading as “healthy” when it’s anything but for your hard-working heart! Heart disease is the #1 killer in the world for both men and women – claiming 1-in-3 lives annually. …
It is important to know that there are a lot of people with mental illness that find themselves turning to drugs and alcohol in order to find some sort of peace within themselves. Of course, peace is not what they end up finding in the…
By Mae Chan Age-associated decline in muscle function represents a significant public health burden. Vitamin D-deficiency is also prevalent in aging subjects, and has been linked to loss of muscle mass and strength. New research published in the journal PLOS shows specific forms of active…
By Josh Mur The phenomenon of depression is among the most common psychological disorders in the United States. It is estimated that about 16 million Americans experience a depressive episode every year, while around 350 million (5% of the world’s population) suffer from some form…
