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Scroll through TikTok and...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=E6ED5873-5522-4B75-9CE0-2AC76336CEA0" length="101175" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC Warns of Rising Health Threats of Herb Kava ]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:59:10 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/kava-herb-supplement/2026/04/08/id/1252249</link><description><![CDATA[Poison center calls about the herbal drug kava have surged in the United States in recent years, a new study says. Calls rose 383% between 2011 and 2025 as kava became more widely known and available in the U.S., researchers reported in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=B78B0469-8028-47FE-B14A-F1088840BBEE" length="101709" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Small: Music Boosts Mood, Memory and Brain Health]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:21:05 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/music-brain-mood/2026/04/02/id/1251646</link><description><![CDATA[The 19th-century Danish author Hans Christian Andersen once wrote, "Where words fail, music speaks." Today, science is backing that idea - showing music doesn't just move us emotionally, but may also benefit brain health. Mental health experts say music can influence mood,...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=E87854EE-C94A-4BFD-904B-B80360B5C8D9" length="75016" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science-Backed Benefits of Chocolate]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:57:52 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/chocolate-dark-cocoa/2026/04/02/id/1251619</link><description><![CDATA[If the Easter Bunny leaves you a basket filled with dark chocolate treats, go ahead and enjoy - in moderation. While chocolate goodies can be high in sugar and calories, dark chocolate also contains antioxidants and minerals that offer notable health benefits. To get the...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=AD97194A-382C-4B87-90D0-E868EB1E115A" length="84300" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[What You Do While Sitting May Predict Dementia Risk]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:07:40 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/sitting-passive-active/2026/03/27/id/1250997</link><description><![CDATA[Most health advice says to stand up more, but a groundbreaking study suggests that what you do while sitting down might be just as important for your long-term memory. Researchers in Sweden, Australia and Brazil found that passive sitting - like zoning out in front of the...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=DC342204-E902-4930-9F83-A2E41FB401C1" length="96228" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: Hydrating May Not Help Prevent Kidney Stones]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:31:44 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/kidney-stones-fluids-hydration/2026/03/26/id/1250841</link><description><![CDATA[Drinking lots of fluids is recommended for warding off kidney stones, which can cause intense and unbearable pain. it's very difficult - and possibly impossible - for people to down enough fluids to prevent kidney stones, a major new study says. Patients with kidney...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=560523FD-41EE-4292-B992-3D7B782B226D" length="76812" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spending Time Outdoors May Help You Eat Better]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:30:02 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/outdoors-nature-outside/2026/03/25/id/1250683</link><description><![CDATA[Most people visit a local park to clear their heads or get some exercise, but a new study suggests that green space might be a secret weapon for a better diet. Drexel University researchers found there is a powerful link between the time we spend in nature and the quality...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=544F1018-1BCA-4978-BF11-D994CCF80346" length="111012" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vitamin B3 May Help Treat Fatty Liver Disease]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:37:12 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/fatty-liver-disease-metabolic-associated-fatty-liver-disease-mafld/2026/03/24/id/1250643</link><description><![CDATA[Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver due to metabolic problems such as obesity, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Unlike other liver diseases, it is not...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=5DC53C5C-2C6C-4DC6-B8BD-A13AE2FD485D" length="47903" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyday Habits Proven to Help You Stress Less]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:29:24 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/stress-lifestyle-healthy/2026/03/23/id/1250478</link><description><![CDATA[You probably know someone who never loses their cool - even in a situation that would send most folks into a panic. How come they don't freak out under pressure? Chalk it up to something called "psychological flexibility." "They're able to change the way they think about the...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=4341690B-541A-47DC-B61F-2F4393F3B917" length="74048" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[24 Minutes of Specially Designed Music Eases Anxiety]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:11:46 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/music-short-session/2026/03/17/id/1249833</link><description><![CDATA[A short music session may help ease anxiety and researchers say there's a "sweet spot" for how long to listen. A clinical trial found that listening to specially designed music for 24 minutes can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms. The music was paired with auditory beat...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=4E151CE9-80CA-4A82-919E-9CAE7E6C1C73" length="71731" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[VR Education Eases Anxiety About Medical Procedures]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:29:40 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/virtual-reality-vr-procedures/2026/03/17/id/1249753</link><description><![CDATA[Imagine a doctor offering you a virtual reality headset to help explain an upcoming procedure. It turns out such an explanation might go farther to easing your worries than the usual handout leaflet, researchers reported Friday at a meeting in London of the European...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=8D7FB210-1B49-42C6-871B-D49B97964B64" length="80942" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Health Benefits of Napping]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:53:02 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/nap-sleep-heart/2026/03/09/id/1248878</link><description><![CDATA[Monday is National Napping Day, a tradition observed the day after the switch to Daylight Saving Time. The timing is fitting, since most people lose an hour of sleep when clocks "spring forward" on the second Sunday in March - and many will still feel the effects for...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=273CF2A0-3C3C-47AE-9D7A-A9CE8ADDC439" length="72744" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Change to Daylight Saving Time Affects Health]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:53:59 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/spring-forward-daylight-saving-time-sleep-light-morning/2026/03/06/id/1248605</link><description><![CDATA[Most of America "springs forward" Sunday for daylight saving time. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day; it also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light knock your body clock out of whack - which means...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=A1220021-21CD-4D28-BE48-CB602B68091D" length="114530" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Evidence Behind Pet Ownership and Longevity]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:35:07 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/pets-dogs-cats/2026/03/04/id/1248310</link><description><![CDATA[Numerous studies suggest that having a pet, especially a dog or cat, may contribute to a longer and healthier life. Research has shown that pet owners often experience lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol levels, and decreased feelings of loneliness. A 2019 study...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=75CE38A7-CD9E-47EE-99E6-29A3DE82EEFA" length="89906" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experiment Explains 'Spring in Your Step' Feeling]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:25:49 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/dopamine-brain-chemical/2026/03/04/id/1248263</link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever found a "spring in your step" when you're walking toward something you enjoy - a favorite food, a good friend, an entertaining activity? That's a dopamine surge hitting your brain, a new study says. Dopamine - a brain chemical associated with reward - appears to...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=2D6F75A2-44DF-4952-A66C-DC226089A468" length="76060" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: Collagen Supplements Benefit Skin, Arthritis ]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:50:52 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/collagen-supplements-skin/2026/03/03/id/1248120</link><description><![CDATA[Collagen supplements have some legitimate benefits, improving skin health and reducing pain from wear-and-tear arthritis, a new evidence review has concluded. Skin elasticity and hydration improve while taking collagen supplements, and arthritis pain and stiffness eases,...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=6ECD3AF0-97A2-41B1-91B8-EC1191C8F828" length="59970" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Ready Now for Daylight Saving Time]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:37:58 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/daylight-saving-time-spring-forward-clock/2026/03/03/id/1248100</link><description><![CDATA[You love it - or loathe it. Either way, the clocks jump forward one hour Sunday morning for the start of Daylight Saving Time, providing an extra hour of evening light through Nov. 1. That means one hour less sleep this weekend. Resetting your body's internal clock for these...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=B94C4C02-CFDC-4A38-81AA-E2120ADE7AFB" length="59542" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energize Your Morning Without Coffee]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:46:56 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/morning-routine-awake/2026/02/24/id/1247286</link><description><![CDATA[If you're trying to cut back on caffeine - or simply don't have time to brew a cup of coffee - there are plenty of natural ways to boost your energy in the morning. Small changes to your routine can help you feel alert and focused without relying on caffeine, according to...]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.newsmax.com/cmspages/getfile.aspx?guid=B30854F5-22A0-4954-AD0A-F02EF750A7F8" length="96520" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robotic Pets Shorten Dementia Patient Hospital Stays]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:32:18 EDT</pubDate><link>https://www.newsmax.com/health/natural-health/dementia-hospital-robotic-pet/2026/02/19/id/1246672</link><description><![CDATA[For a person living with dementia, a hospital stay can be a terrifying whirlwind of strange faces, loud noises and confusing tests. 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