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Mood swings in women are most commonly attributed to a hormone imbalance that occurs as you age, which can cause irritability as well as inappropriate emotional responses to stimuli in the form of an event or occurrence. This term also describes how an individual’s mood may shift between extremes rapidly—for example, going from excited and ...click here to read more

Low estrogen in women can signify a change of physical functions in the body and many people are surprised to hear that low estrogen is responsible for their unusual symptoms. Estrogen is a hormone that plays a big role in maintaining good health. Although men produce estrogen, it is commonly thought of as a female ...click here to read more

Smelly urine can be caused by many different factors, but most of them are non-threatening and can be addressed with simple solutions. While most of the time you can overlook the smelly odor of your urine (especially if it’s a temporary incident), in some cases, smelly urine is actually indicative of a serious health problem. ...click here to read more

March is kidney month as detailed by the American Kidney Fund. In recognition, here is Bel Marra Health’s kidney health update, featuring information on rheumatoid arthritis, nephrotic syndrome, kidney damage, and yoga to improve kidney health. Rheumatoid arthritis and kidneys: Protecting your kidneys from RA Rheumatoid arthritis patients are at an increased risk for chronic ...click here to read more

Meralgia paresthetica, also referred to as Bernhardt-Roth syndrome, is a numbness, burning, or tingling sensation felt in the outer thigh. This condition can occur for a variety of reasons ranging from weight to wearing tight clothing and can usually be treated without invasive procedures or surgery. Continue reading to discover what causes meralgia paresthetica, which symptoms ...click here to read more

Diet has a large impact on our health. What we eat can either keep us energized or make us sick. Consuming saturated fats, sodium, and sugar-loaded foods as a fuel isn’t good for health in the long run, as our bodies do not get all the necessary nutrients and become prone to serious health conditions, ...click here to read more

Numbness or tingling in the head, known as head paresthesia, may refer to the feeling of pins and needles in the head and could be accompanied by a burning sensation and partial numbness. This tingling may also spread down to the face, ears, mouth, tongue, and neck, and it can be quite unsettling. To learn ...click here to read more

After experiencing a hip fracture, the risk of death for adults over 60 increases drastically, and this higher risk may persist for as long as eight years, according to a recent study. Previous research has found that the risk of death in adults over 60 who have a hip fracture nearly triples in the first ...click here to read more

Interactive health applications that make use of controlled communication have been found effective at encouraging users to pursue a healthier lifestyle, according to a recent study. However, these tools were only useful if the communication remained somewhat formal, as a conversational tone tended to lull users into a false sense of security and lower their ...click here to read more

A recent study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology has found that an individual’s cognitive ability influences whether they take the cholesterol lowering medication commonly prescribed after suffering a heart attack. Individuals that suffer a heart attack are often prescribed statins—cholesterol lowering drugs that aid in the secondary prevention of heart attacks. However, ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever experienced the strange sensation of your arms or hands falling asleep at night, then you’ve probably also asked yourself why this occurs. The tingling and numbness may be jarring and frightening at first, especially if you aren’t sure of what’s causing it. Continue reading to learn the causes of this sensation, as ...click here to read more

Low energy can often be a symptom of another health condition, a sign of aging, or even a result of poor lifestyle habits like unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity. Well, some people may actually be genetically predisposed to being tired. A recent study from the UK Biobank uncovered that low energy for about ...click here to read more

Cystitis refers to the inflammation of the bladder that is most often caused by a urinary tract infection. While these infections are more common in women, cystitis in men does occur and can potentially be very dangerous. Continue reading to learn what causes cystitis in men, which symptoms to look out for, potential complications, diagnosis ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis patients are at an increased risk for chronic kidney disease. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) along with an increase in inflammation within the first year of diagnosis, corticosteroid usage, hypertension, and obesity. The researchers recommend that rheumatoid ...click here to read more