A little fretting is ok: Study finds low to moderate levels of worry or anxiety actually help your memory

(Natural News) You’re pacing the floor restlessly. Cold sweat is trickling down your face. You throw glances at the clock while reaching out for a stick of cigarette. Body language says it all. You’re worried sick over a work deadline hanging over your head like the proverbial sword of Damocles. Worry and its first cousin,… … Read more

Knee surgery bad for the brain? One in five older adults suffer weakening of brain networks after joint replacement

(Natural News) Surgery is a major decision for the patient, his or her family, and the attending physician. It requires prolonged hospital confinement, physical preparation, and much expense. Doctors and patients weigh the dangers non-performance of the operation has on the person against his or her chances of getting rid of, or suffering less from,… … Read more

Herbal supplements that treat depression better than drugs

(Natural News) It is astounding to think that in only a few decades, the rate of antidepressant use in our country has risen by 400 percent. Statistics taken from the federal government show that nearly one in every 10 Americans take an antidepressant, making this particular class of drugs the third most common prescription medication… … Read more

Our desire to live a long, healthy life is what motivates us to buy bottled water, according to study

(Natural News) Death is the great equalizer – it knows no age, financial status, race, or political color. It’s also a very effective means to drive up sales, especially for bottled water, according to researchers from the University of Waterloo. The findings of the study, published in the journal Applied Environmental Education & Communication, revealed that pro-bottled water… … Read more

Sign of a healthy gut: Study suggests gut health may be determined by how well polyphenols are absorbed and metabolized

(Natural News) There are many ways to tell how healthy your gut is. Researchers from Spain suggest that you can determine your gut’s health by how well it absorbs and metabolizes polyphenols. Analyzing stool samples from 71 older people, they observed that certain chemicals associated with the consumption of polyphenol-rich foods could potentially be used as markers of… … Read more

Supreme Court blocks Louisiana abortion law as John Roberts joins liberal justices in 5-4 ruling – NBC News

Supreme Court blocks Louisiana abortion law as John Roberts joins liberal justices in 5-4 ruling  NBC News Supreme Court blocks Louisiana abortion law from taking effect  CNN Supreme Court blocks abortion restrictions over conservatives’ dissent – USA TODAY  USA TODAY Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Abortion Clinic Law  HuffPost Read: Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s dissent in Louisiana abortion clinic case  CNN View … Read more

Former Rep. John Dingell, longest serving member of Congress, dies at 92 – CNN

Former Rep. John Dingell, longest serving member of Congress, dies at 92  CNN John Dingell, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 92  Fox News John Dingell, longest-serving member of U.S. Congress, dead at 92  Reuters John Dingell, 92, longest-serving member of Congress, dies  NBC News John Dingell, Longest-Serving US Congressman, Dies at 92  The Atlantic View full coverage on Google … Read more

Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Abortion Law – The New York Times

Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Abortion Law  The New York Times Supreme Court blocks Louisiana abortion law as John Roberts joins liberal justices in 5-4 ruling  NBC News Supreme Court blocks Louisiana abortion law from taking effect  CNN Supreme Court blocks abortion restrictions over conservatives’ dissent – USA TODAY  USA TODAY Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Abortion Clinic Law  HuffPost View full … Read more