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There’s no denying the fact that as we age, our memory becomes a bit faulty. This decline in memory for some can be minor, while others can progress from mild cognitive impairment to full-on dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Although age is a large contributing factor to memory loss, your favorite beverage could be too. If ...click here to read more

Low cholesterol or hypocholesterolemia is something we don’t hear a lot about. Cholesterol, of course, is that fatty substance that can clog arteries and lead to heart attack or stroke when levels are high; however, low cholesterol can also be a health hazard. When cholesterol levels are high, it can interfere with blood flow, causing ...click here to read more

The month of January has been deemed Thyroid Awareness Month. It is a time when one of the most important glands in the human body gets the coverage it deserves. The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones, helping to maintain the body’s metabolism, and abnormalities of this gland are a common problem. To help get our ...click here to read more

We always stress how dangerous high blood pressure is, but did you know that low blood pressure is a large threat to your health too? Where high blood pressure can increase your risk of a heart-related event, low blood pressure – or hypotension – can increase your risk of cognitive impairment or dementia. Researchers found ...click here to read more

Experts at the University of Missouri School of Medicine believe they have demonstrated that blueberry extract with radiation can increase the effectiveness of cervical cancer treatment. An estimated 12,000 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. Radiation is one of the most common treatments. Radiation therapy can destroy cancer cells, but it also ...click here to read more

Memory loss is a real concern as you age. Current estimates suggest over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to rise to 16 million by 2050. The majority of patients living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are over the age of 65, which means seniors are at the ...click here to read more

What if I asked you to commit to one hour of exercise per day? Too much? How about 30 minutes? Still too much? Well, what if I told you that you only need to commit to a one-time burst of exercise for about 10 minutes to reap some positive effects? That seems to be the ...click here to read more

Our immune system is the first line of defense against foreign invaders that would otherwise make us sick. Having a healthy immune system can be all that stands between you and getting that nasty cold that has been making the rounds. We at Bel Marra want our readers to be the healthiest they can be, ...click here to read more

The young are often envied for their youth and boundless amounts of energy. This is in stark contrast to elderly individuals who become less physically able and tire out much easier. Older individuals often have a harder time doing the things that come easier to the younger population, with this also carrying over to the ...click here to read more

Cerebral atrophy or brain atrophy refers to the progressive loss of brain cells, called neurons, leading to decreased brain size. This phenomenon can occur to the entire brain or be focused on a singular part. The most troubling issue with cerebral atrophy is the potential for it to affect brain function, as the location of ...click here to read more

When you sleep, are you more like a log or a restless animal? What I mean is do you stay still, only turning over occasionally, or do you kick, punch, jerk, or even scream? If you said the latter, researchers now suggest that this could be an early sign of dementia and Parkinson’s disease. The ...click here to read more

Video games have been a part of popular culture for decades now and show no signs of slowing down. However, there is still a strong stigma attached to playing games, as they are viewed by some as being childish or a waste of time. A new study conducted by Université de Montréal in cooperation with ...click here to read more

We are all forgetful from time to time, but there are certain things that we would never forget, like the place where we grew up and the faces of the people closest to us. However, this isn’t the case for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, a progressively debilitating disease that causes those affected to lose ...click here to read more

The most commonly occurring type of stroke, ischemic strokes happen when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain. Read on to learn the about the different types of ischemic strokes, what causes them, symptoms to look out for, and how they are treated. Prevalence of ischemic stroke Approximately 795,000 people in the United ...click here to read more