Early-Childhood Attention Problems Can Have Lasting Impact
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of Duke University and published in School Psychology Review, children with attention problems in early childhood were 40 percent less likely to graduate from high school. The researchers examined how early childhood characteristics affect academic performance. “There’s not a lot out there about how early attention problems affect academic outcomes […]
Homemade Body Boost: Eat These Fruits for Good Health
Everyone knows the phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” and that bananas are a good source of potassium, but there are some other fruits that can add a boost to your body. It’s important to have a variety so you don’t miss out on all the benefits some lesser-known fruits can offer. […]
Avoiding Dry-cooked Foods Can Protect Against Diabetes
(NaturalPath) No one wants to get diabetes, but apart from the genetic aspect, you have to live right and eat right to avoid that fate. According to a study out of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published in the journal Diabetologia, simple changes in how we cook could go a long way […]
Additional Benefit of Losing Weight?
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, overweight or obese women who lost weight through diet or a combination of diet and exercise also significantly lowered levels of proteins in the blood that help certain tumors […]
Comparing Exercise Methods on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of Tulane University and published in JAMA Internal Medicine, a brisk walk is just as good as a job when it comes to fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease independent of metabolic risk factors, such as diabetes, […]
Drinking More Water Associated with Numerous Dietary Benefits
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water by one percent reduced their total calorie intake as well as their consumption of saturated fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol. They study […]
Best Foods To Prevent Hearing Loss
(NaturalPath) While you can prevent hearing loss by reducing noise exposure and working to avoid ear infections, what are some foods you can eat to make sure your ears keep up with you? Through Audicus.com, we look at ways to keep your hearing top-notch! Omega 3 Fats & Vitamin D One way to keep your ears […]
Mind-Body Meditation Can Improve Health And Attention While Lowering Stress
(NaturalPath) A new study, conducted at Texas Tech University, shows that meditation can improve attention, creativity, immune function, emotional self-control, and performance in school. Researchers in the Department of Psychological Sciences, at Texas Tech University, developed a new meditative technique, called Integrative Body Mind Training (IBMT). This technique uses the principles of mindfulness meditation,. […]
Rye Can Improve Symptoms Of IBS
(NaturalPath) New research, published in Wiley, has demonstrated that modified rye bread products helped to reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Many North Americans experience symptoms of an irritable bowel. These include abdominal pain and discomfort, diarrhea, bloating, and constipation, among others. Many foods can exacerbate these symptoms of IBS. FODMAPS, which are fermentable […]
3 Simple Ways to Reduce Allergens at Home
Megan Ray Nichols It’s one thing to sneeze, cough and itch while you’re outside — it’s quite another to suffer inside of your own home. Nevertheless, allergy season can make it feel like that’s the norm. It turns out there are some simple methods you can put into practice to make your home a safe haven […]