Elderly people who follow a diet that is widely varied boost their quality of life

(Natural News) As a person advances in life, eating a variety of foods instead of restricting diets could be beneficial to their health. In a study, experts suggested that the elderly should follow a diet that is widely varied in order to boost the quality of their lives. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest… … Read more

Improvements in solar cell technologies increase their lifespan tenfold

(Natural News) As the saying goes: “All good things come to an end.” Solar panel technology is certainly no exception – this doesn’t mean that solar power technology is about to go away soon, but that solar cell technologies currently offer limited lifespans that can still be greatly improved. Now, new research shows exactly how it… … Read more

Eat lots of fiber with breakfast to balance your blood sugar levels, especially if you’re diabetic

(Natural News) Diabetes is a disease that plagues around 193,000 Americans under 20. Every year, there are 1.5 million cases diagnosed in the U.S. For those who are diagnosed with the metabolic condition, the solution can be found in diet and nutrition. A study published in the The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that consuming more fiber from food… … Read more

Turmeric is an ideal drug alternative for treating Type 2 diabetes – research journal

(Natural News) If you’re diabetic, you’ve probably had it hammered into your head already that you need to eat a low-glycemic diet and exercise regularly, but there is one very powerful tool that can help you in this fight that doesn’t get nearly as much attention: turmeric. This root, which comes from the same plant… … Read more

Did you know you breathe in highly toxic jet engine air every time you travel?

(Natural News) During flights, every breath you take inside an airliner’s passenger cabin fills your lungs with air taken directly from the plane’s jet engines. An article in Green Med Info stated that this exposes you to tricresyl phosphates (TCPs) and other deadly chemicals used to ensure the smooth operation of the engines. This is… … Read more

There is a water war brewing out West that will decide the fate of 40 million Americans while changing political, social paradigms

(Natural News) Everyone knows how important water is to sustain life, but we’re about to find out how important water is to sustain American life as we know it.  Weather patterns and conditions have been changing for years throughout the American West — no, not due to “human-caused climate change,” but just normal, evolutionary climate… … Read more

Conflicting messages: Study finds junk food promoted through sports leagues is a harmful contributor to the childhood obesity epidemic

(Natural News) It’s a well-known fact that the media plays a part in the spread of potentially harmful messages to children that might be watching. Now a new study has looked even further into this, and the researchers behind it have singled out the world’s biggest sports leagues as major culprits. According to the study,… … Read more

Ratting them out: Rats are better at detecting tuberculosis in children than standard tests

(Natural News) Tuberculosis ranks among the top ten causes of death around the world, mainly in low-income countries. One problem that makes it difficult to treat is the inability to detect it in the first place; the current methods used to find the disease leave a lot to be desired. Cheap smear tests are generally… … Read more