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There are times when we can’t remember where we placed our keys or the TV remote, or when we realize we have forgotten a person’s name. It can be embarrassing and isn’t something anyone would like to happen to them, especially in front of others. Being forgetful is usually synonymous with being old, as whenever ...click here to read more

June is National PTSD Awareness month. More specifically, June 27th is PTSD awareness day. This is a condition stemming from a tragedy that leaves an impact on a person’s life. About 60 percent of men and 50 percent of women are expected to experience a traumatic event at least once in their lifetime. So, to ...click here to read more

Dementia is a condition where a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social ability prevents a person from performing everyday tasks. This often leads them to become dependent on others. There is no definitive way to predict the onset of dementia, with most cases simply being diagnosed after the fact. A new study aims ...click here to read more

There is no better feeling than knowing you helped someone that really needed it. When this aid comes from the bottom of your heart, without the expectation of payment or reward, it can provide a deep sense of satisfaction that not only makes you happy, but inspires others to do the same. This notion of ...click here to read more

Dementia awareness week begins today and aims to spread awareness of dementia symptoms to those who may not be apprised of this often-age-related memory loss condition. There are many stages of dementia that sufferers go through, and it can be beneficial to know them when suspecting the condition in someone you know. We at Bel ...click here to read more

Suffering from Alzheimer’s or other kinds of dementia can be a disorienting and anxious experience. But according to a new study, personalized music made these symptoms easier to cope with. Medications such as antipsychotic and antianxiety drugs were less relied on, leading to discontinuation, as these patients were significantly less likely to engage in disruptive ...click here to read more

Experiencing an exceptionally traumatic event can lead to mental health issues. It can result in flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety that affects the quality of life of the individual and their overall well-being. The most serious of the trauma-inducing mental disorder is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can last for months or even years after ...click here to read more

Watching your children grow up and leave the house to start their own lives and have children of their own is an exceptionally rewarding time. To see them change from being children to adults not only means that you’ve succeeded as a parent, but unfortunately, it means that they will become busy with their own ...click here to read more

We’re back with another weekly health news roundup! We’ve had quite an informative week discussing topics such as dementia and heart disease. We at Bel Marra believe that our readers should be informed about the latest news dealing with topics that may affect you and your loved ones, equipping you with the knowledge to make ...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

A commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of overactive bladder, and one that is taken by millions of Americans, has been linked to an increased risk of dementia, researchers say. More than one-quarter of patients with urinary problems are prescribed oxybutynin (Ditropan), according to the international team of investigators. Yet, “oxybutynin is a particularly poor ...click here to read more

It is generally accepted that lifestyle-related diabetes patients are at an increased risk of developing dementia. Scientists and researchers are dedicating a lot of effort to understand this connection in the hopes of finding new treatments for both of these. Currently, in Europe, approximately 54 million people are living with type 2 diabetes (lifestyle related), ...click here to read more

It has been an informative week, and we’ve compiled a whole bunch of interesting articles for your weekly health news roundup. Come learn about liver function and how it works to keep your body running, the danger of massive strokes, and what causes mood swings in men. Don’t forget we have a wide array of ...click here to read more

There are times when we can’t remember where we placed our keys or the TV remote, or when we realize we have forgotten a person’s name. It can be embarrassing, and not something anyone would like to happen to them, especially in front of others. Being forgetful is usually synonymous with being old, as whenever ...click here to read more