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Postmenopausal women looking to manage their symptoms through means other than hormone therapy may find relief through regular exercise, according to a new study from the University of Grenada in Spain. Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most common symptoms associated with menopause, along with disruptions to mood and weight gain, and this ...click here to read more

Menstrual cramps are an unfortunate fact of life for many women, and while there are medications available to help ease the discomfort, some prefer a more natural route. There are all kinds of home remedies available to ease cramps, including heat packs and exercise, though one of the oldest natural remedies for menstrual cramps is ...click here to read more

Short-term memory loss is a case of losing memory over a short period of time. In most situations, long-term memory is not impaired. While most people associate short-term memory loss with aging and specifically dementia, there are other causes for amnesia-like symptoms; therefore, treatment is varied. People who experience short-term memory loss might find that ...click here to read more

The University of Eastern Finland has found an association between postmenopausal estrogen-based hormone therapy and a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is one of the most prevalent forms of dementia, especially among women, so these findings indicate that the female sex hormones—estrogen and progesterone—may be useful in preventing its onset and preserving cognitive ability ...click here to read more

In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup, featuring information on arthritis treatment, diabetic kidney disease, and numbness and tingling in the legs. Researchers develop new arthritis treatment Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis are developing a new treatment for arthritis that can ease symptoms and make existing ...click here to read more

In many cases, they are harmless, but there are situations where women will require relief from ovarian cyst pain, so it is worth noting that there are home remedies for them. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop in or on the surface of a woman’s ovaries. The majority of women will have at ...click here to read more

As we age, bone health becomes a big concern. The older we get the more susceptible we become to bone diseases like osteoporosis. The loss of bone density puts our bones at risk for fractures and breaks which can negatively impact the quality of our life. Developing a disability in the old age as a ...click here to read more

There is no doubt that a leaky bladder can negatively impact your quality of life. Constantly running to the bathroom or worse, having an accident, can lead to anxiety or embarrassment. If you’re suffering from a leaky bladder then uncovering the underlying cause can help you receive the necessary treatment, so that you can regain ...click here to read more

Friday February 3, 2017 was National Wear Red Day, an event aimed at raising awareness of the number one cause of death for American women: heart disease. Join Bel Marra Health and Go Red For Women by educating yourself on issues like heart artery dysfunction, heart attack mortality, and the heart disease risk factors. Heart ...click here to read more

New research published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests that women who consume a diet high in anti-inflammatories experience less bone loss than their peers. The study examined data from the Women’s Health Initiative and compared inflammatory elements of participants’ diets to their bone mineral density and fractures, discovering a connection between ...click here to read more

Over 50 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis and bone fractures, making prevention methods a focus and putting exercise benefits in the spotlight. A recent hip hop study—no not the music, we literally mean hopping—has shed some light on how to reduce fracture risk, specifically fractures from osteoporosis. The study, conducted through a special mapping ...click here to read more

A recent study published in JAMA Neurology has found evidence that memory loss worsens with age for both sexes, though it happens faster for men. Dr. Clifford Jack of the Mayo Clinic confirmed this, stating “We see worse brain volumes in men than women from [age] 40s onward.” The study found that the hippocampus, which ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 50, you may have noticed changes in some aspects of your health – including your sex life. Maybe you or your partner are just too tired or too busy, or maybe other health problems get in the way – whatever the case may be, these troubles could prevent you ...click here to read more

Can you die from a broken heart? Researchers and heart experts suggest that broken heart syndrome is a real thing. A broken heart can do more than just cause emotional distress – it can actually compromise your heart health and cause real heart problems. In fact, a broken heart brought on by an emotional stressor ...click here to read more