Category Archives: General Health

Now that you’re older, you probably don’t work out as often as you once did or don’t think about building muscle mass. However, it is actually important that seniors build and maintain muscles as they age. Strong muscles help prevent injury, improve mobility, maintain independence, and prevents other medical conditions such as sarcopenia—age-related muscle loss. ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by in the world of medical news, and here at Bel Marra, we have taken the time to compile a list of the best articles for your weekly health news round-up. You’ll find a ton of interesting health topics to catch you up. Simple way to improve your memory It’s important ...click here to read more

An estimated 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines, which are recurrent throbbing headaches that typically affect one side of the head. Migraines are considered a primary headache disorder that can last anywhere from two to 72 hours. Having headaches can affect a person’s quality of life, which is why learning how ...click here to read more

Every day, thousands of patients are prescribed anticoagulants that work to prevent blood clots. Blood clots are a serious health threat that can increase your risk of a heart attack. Unfortunately, these same drugs that aim to help you may actually be putting you at a higher risk. Researchers at the University of Birmingham uncovered ...click here to read more

Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is a condition that affects about 75 million Americans today. It is a chronic, long term complication that only about 54 percent of patients have under control. Having uncontrolled high blood pressure levels can lead to a multitude of different complications of a person’s health such as developing ...click here to read more

Unfortunately, the older you get, the weaker your bladder becomes. This can lead to leaks and accidents and have you constantly running to the nearest bathroom. Bladder problems can greatly hinder a person’s quality of life. They may be unable to laugh or sneeze, may be frightful of watching a movie in a theatre, and ...click here to read more

When you have a bacterial illness, your doctor will prescribe you antibiotics. They will also recommend that you complete the cycle of antibiotics even if you begin to feel better. The thought behind this was that it prevents antibiotic resistance. But a new study suggests that it actually does not. The study found that there ...click here to read more

Humans have been striving to find a cure for cancer since day one. Cancers, such as ones that affect the pancreas, are notorious for being difficult to treat, leading victims and their families to live through grief and heart break. This is what makes discovering a new substance to combat cancer very exciting. A small ...click here to read more

A new study revealed that smokers who undergo CT lung scans are more likely to quit smoking. Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer among smokers and also has the highest mortality rate. The clinical trial was led by researchers at Cardiff University working with the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Translational Medicine, ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that a non-invasive brain test could help doctors narrow in on the type of dementia that a patient has. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but there are other types including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which accounts for 10 to 15 percent of dementia cases. Unfortunately, FTD is often misdiagnosed ...click here to read more

Become pregnant is a joyous time, as bringing new life into the world is very exciting. Starting a family can be stress inducing, but it’s what most people want. Carrying a child for nine months in itself can be a difficult task, as the mother has to make sure she doesn’t do anything that can ...click here to read more

Whether you have high blood sugar or not, you know that it’s a serious health condition that can have major health consequences. Living with high blood sugar can lead to numerous health problems including frequent nighttime urination, headaches, fatigue, nerve damage, and vision loss, just to name a few. If you’re a male, though, you ...click here to read more

There are numerous factors that can cause your libido to take a hit. Stress, weight, diet, and medical conditions can all take a toll on your libido, but the latest findings suggest that your occupation may also play a role. More specifically, two new studies found that men who partake in shiftwork are more likely ...click here to read more

Adulthood is glorified as being nothing but joy-filled happiness, as you can do anything you want. At least, that’s what many adolescents would have you believe. What these young adults have not experienced yet is the day to day grind. While the younger population may have their own priorities, such as school, it is common ...click here to read more