by admin | Feb 20, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Noting that studies show that calorie postings in fast-food restaurants do little to deter diners from overeating, two university professors wondered what would happen if restaurant staff simply asked customers if they would like to downsize rather than supersize...
by admin | Feb 3, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
One of the chief reasons people can’t stick to diets is because hunger often goes hand-in-hand with cutting calories. But new research shows that supplementing a low-calorie diet with a unique, revolutionary type of fiber can make you feel full, especially during key...
by admin | Jan 27, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Children of depressed mothers have discussed their plight in everything from celebrity memoirs to television commercials. But what about children of depressed fathers? A study of 21,993 kids from two-parent homes shows that if dad is down, kids suffer, although not as...
by admin | Jan 12, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Dr. Michael Murray is the 2012 recipient of the Natural Products Association’s President’s Award, joining a long list of natural health luminaries. The award, which will be given during the NPA’s annual convention in June, recognizes an individual who has made...
by admin | Jan 9, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
“Senior moments” may actually start in middle age, according to new research conducted in France and England. Scientists have long believed that age-related declines in memory, reasoning and comprehension begin around our 60th birthday, but new evidence from France’s...
by admin | Dec 22, 2011 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Whether you’re a veteran exerciser or just starting a strength-training program, new research suggests you might want to drink some green tea or take it in supplement form. In a study published in the November 2011 issue of Nutrition Research, scientists from the...