In an age of sensory overload, increased competition in the work place and evolving gender roles, one of the unfortunate casualties has been our ability or our commitment to get a good night’s sleep. More Americans are reporting sleeping less…
Noise pollution is a problem that the entire planet is increasingly grappling with, as modern technology becomes more and more deeply entrenched in the communities where we live and throughout Earth. Here in the United States, a vast majority of…
In our age of increased awareness about the dangers of artificial, toxic chemicals in our environment and foods, consumers are also interested in natural grooming and personal care products. For women, this includes feminine hygiene products — sanitary napkins and…
We at Natural Health Journals have previously written about the amazing health benefits of the plant turmeric (see: The Healing Power of Turmeric and Can Curry Cure Cancer?). Turmeric is a root in the same family as ginger; it’s dried…
All of us in the United States know that blood pressure and plaque buildup in heart arteries are very important indicators in determining the health of our hearts and circulatory system, and in gauging our risk for cardiac events such…
Findings in a new study by researchers from the University of Tokyo indicate that male pattern baldness may provide a strong clue about a man’s risk of developing coronary heart disease in the future. The study, published in April, 2013…
Carbonated water is a popular way to drink water nowadays, as the fizz adds a nice kick to otherwise plain water. Diluting fruit juice with carbonated water is a much healthier and better thirst-quenching alternative to sodas. But some consumers…
The number of people suffering from depression has increased twenty times over the past century, with one in four Americans now suffering from major depression at some point in their lives. One researcher and college professor believes he knows why…
When we hear the term osteoporosis, a lot of people think of a weakening of the bones that happens only to older folks. But the truth is that it’s never too early to start taking precautions to avoid getting this…
Over the past several decades, many laboratory-made compounds have been introduced into the American market as substitutes for the universally appealing “sweet” taste of sugar. These products, known as artificial sweeteners, can be synthetic (not occurring in nature), or natural…