Month: April 2018

(Natural News) U.S. researchers and engineers are designing a new spacecraft that can either ram hazardous asteroids away from Earth or nuke them into oblivion, reported a ScienceDirect article. They chose to name it HAMMER for obvious reasons. HAMMER stands for Hypervelocity Asteroid Mitigation Mission for Emergency Response. Each unmanned vehicle is expected to weigh around eight tons, which is less than the old Apollo… … Read more

(Natural News) A study published in American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine reported that women who use cleaning chemicals are at higher risk of both lung function decline and asthma compared to those who do not. According to the authors of the study, titled “Cleaning at Home and at Work in Relation to… … Read more

(Natural News) A Harvard University study determined that high blood levels of obesogens – better known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a prevalent class of persistent chemicals – were linked with increased weight gains during latter parts of diets. According to its results, women were more vulnerable to PFA-connected obesity than men. The research team came from Harvard T.H. Chan… … Read more

(Natural News) When it comes to prepping, it’s always good to know about the best plants that you can grow in your garden or homestead. If you have access to your own produce, you can cross food off of the things that you have to think about when SHTF. If a survival situation involves a long-term recovery… … Read more

(Natural News) Excessive daytime sleepiness in older people could be a sign of plaque buildup in the brain, increasing the risk of dementia, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Neurology. As people age, the tendency to be extra sleepy during daytime increases. Excessive daytime sleepiness has been associated with cognitive decline in… … Read more

(Natural News) Even if you’re not a dedicated prepper, home security and knowing how to defend yourself from potential burglars is something that anyone and everyone can benefit from. While it’s true that some neighborhoods are safer than others, your home could be broken into no matter where you are, which could ultimately result in… … Read more

(Natural News) Mango (Mangifera indica), the fruit that is commonly known for making smoothies, not only has a fascinating history but also contains many health benefits. Mango is a tropical tree that is native to India and Myanmar, and has been cultivated since 2,000 BCE. Around 1,000 years ago, it was introduced to Africa, and to… … Read more

(Natural News) Old age is a gift people who took care of their health during their youth give themselves. Seniors who didn’t smoke, drink too much alcohol, and practiced clean living among other healthy practices when they were young, reap the rewards of their efforts decades after. Optimistic ones also live to see their grandchildren… … Read more

(Natural News) An 84-year-old Northern Ireland man shocked his doctors with the results of his CT scan. In place of brain matter just behind his forehead, there was a large, dark space instead. That space turned out to be a 3.5-inch pneumatocele, or in layman’s terms, a pocket of air compressing the neighboring brain tissue…. … Read more

(Natural News) Many people know that a sedentary lifestyle can speed up the aging process. But perhaps not many are aware that cycling can slow down the aging process and boost immunity, keeping older adults healthy and strong. A recent study on amateur cyclists aged 55 to 79 found that they have remained healthy, free… … Read more