The neurocognitive effects of lacking sleep: How being tired all the time is literally killing you

(Natural News) Getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health since our bodies recuperate during this time. Understandably though, many of us are involved in different activities – working, taking care of the family, exercising, hanging out with friends – that we always tend to sacrifice a good night’s sleep. However, this type of neglect… … Read more

Explaining why perovskite solar cells are efficient

(Natural News) Perovskites are a class of materials that have come to dominate photovoltaic technology in a surprisingly short amount of time. An article in Alpha Galileo states that their combination of excellent efficiency and affordable cost come from their excitonic properties. “In less than one decade, these perovskites underwent an outstanding development,” remarked Dr…. … Read more

How to overcome the fear of being not good enough

(Natural News) Do you struggle with an irrational fear, like acrophobia (fear of heights)? Or does your phobia come from within, like the fear of being imperfect? If you’re always stressed about being perfect or if you’re paralyzed by the constant need to be perfect, you could have atelophobia. Atelophobia is an extreme form of perfectionism… … Read more

CBD confirmed to reduce seizures in patients with a severe form of epilepsy

(Natural News) Seizures are not only frightening for those who experience them and those who witness them; they can also be extremely dangerous when sufferers lose consciousness or control and fall down. Unfortunately, doctors have yet to find a way to stop them entirely. However, a new study is giving a lot of people hope… … Read more

LGBT FURY: CrossFit branch shuts down following cancellation of LGBTQ “Pride Workout”

(Natural News) A CrossFit gym in Indianapolis has reportedly shut its doors for good, after the owner decided to cancel a so-called “Pride Workout” that several employees and members had planned in celebration of LGBTQ “Pride Month.” Brandon Lowe, owner of the now-defunct CrossFit Infiltrate gym in Indiana’s capital city, was apparently never told about… … Read more

Coffee plants grow better without chemicals; healthy soil has microbes and fungi that nourish plants and act as biofertilizers

(Natural News) A recent Mexican study suggested that coffee plants and other crops can flourish even without chemical fertilizers. All they need is healthy soil with the right combination of native fungi that act as biofertilizers, increasing the amount of phosphorus in the soil and the plant’s rate of absorption. The researchers identified two particular groups of fungi… … Read more

Herbal support for Type 2 diabetes can provide natural glycemic control

(Natural News) The problem we have with diabetes isn’t going away anytime soon. Based on the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 400 people around the world have the condition, and 1.6 million deaths per year are directly caused by diabetes. The most common is Type 2 diabetes. In the past three… … Read more

Walnuts boost your health by increasing the number of good bacteria in your gut

(Natural News) If you find walnuts tasty, you’re not alone. The bacteria in your gut do, too, according to new research. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, discussed the prebiotic nature of walnuts and how the nuts aid in keeping your stomach – and you – healthy. The researchers found that incorporating walnuts… … Read more