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Triglycerides are a type of fat converted from the excess calories we do not immediately use. Mainly derived from the fat and carbohydrates we eat, triglyceride stocks are used for energy in between meals, but the problem arises when we take in more than we burn. Although cholesterol and fat are essential for the body, ...click here to read more

Hearing loss has always been viewed as a problem common among the elderly and people with a track record of working in noisy industrial settings. This assumption may have held some truth in the past, but more recently, the situation has changed. The hearing-impaired crowd is getting younger, the causes of hearing loss are easy to pinpoint, and, ...click here to read more

We have all vomited at one time or another, whether it was due to a long night out or a violent illness. We commonly look away in disgust from the newly expelled vomit, as it may induce more retching. This may be a missed opportunity, however, as the appearance of your vomit can hold clues ...click here to read more

Getting older comes with many luxuries such as retirement, spending more time with family, and even allowing the opportunity to see the world. However, as we age, our sleep is one thing that often suffers. A lack of restorative sleep has been seen to promote mental and physical ailments in our seniors and even elevate ...click here to read more

A blood clot, also referred to as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is the result of activated clotting factors and components found in the blood stream. Blood clots can appear in the arm, but can also present elsewhere in the body. They have a multitude of causes, but one of the most common is prolonged immobility, ...click here to read more

Even though aging is a very gradual process, the realization that you’ve grown old often comes suddenly and leaves you confused. Maybe you notice your supply of energy is not enough to get you through a day full of chores. Or, your joints start aching from time to time. Or, perhaps, you notice that your ...click here to read more

Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme in the body that assists in turning the sugar we consume into energy. This enzyme is present in a multitude of organs and tissues throughout the body, including the blood cells, skeletal muscles, and even the brain. The presence of elevated levels of LDH can be used as a ...click here to read more

Menopause is a natural phenomenon that occurs in all women at some point in their lives. It can happen in your 40s or 50s, with the average age of onset being 51 in the United States. This biological process comes with its fair share of annoying physical and emotional side effects, the most common of ...click here to read more

Dementia is a term used to describe significant cognitive impairment. These impairments are often seen in two or more critical brain functions such as memory, language, judgment, and reasoning. Deficiencies in these aspects of cognitive ability can significantly affect a person’s daily functioning, making them require constant aid. The most common form of dementia is ...click here to read more

Being forgetful is something we have all experienced from time to time, and it can be frustrating when we finally remember what we forgot. Forgetting to pick something up from the store or forgetting your phone at home: these are all minor nuisances, but when we realize we forgot something, we always tell ourselves it ...click here to read more

There are about 10 million U.S citizens living with noise-induced hearing loss. As you may have guessed, noise-induced hearing loss is impaired hearing as a result of prolonged exposure to loud noise. Sadly, a large number of NIHL cases are preventable. We are all exposed to sound on a daily basis, including sounds from household ...click here to read more

Experiencing sudden deafness can be terrifying, as it’s one our most crucial senses. The type of sudden hearing loss in question is also called sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) and it can occur instantly or gradually, with sound becoming muffled and faint. Typically, symptoms appear as sudden hearing loss in one ear with no pain. SSHL ...click here to read more

The quest for the elixir of eternal youth has been occupying the minds of doctors and scientists for centuries. Alchemists were looking to formulate the perfect potion that would cure diseases and prolong life. The Hindu scriptures tell us about Amrita, the sweet-tasting nectar of immortality. In ancient China, emperors would send off their medics ...click here to read more

World Parkinson’s Day marks the birthday of Dr. J. Parkinson, and it is the day that the world bans together to help increase public awareness of this terrible disease. We here at Bel Marra want to do our part, so we have compiled a list of articles dealing with Parkinson’s disease stages, Parkinson’s diseases symptoms, ...click here to read more