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High cortisol: Symptoms and signs to look out for

When we become stressed out bodies release cortisol – the stress hormone – which helps us cope with challenges. Cortisol’s role is to convert protein into energy by releasing glycogen and counteract inflammation. When cortisol is released in the body temporarily, this is okay and won’t have long-lasting detrimental effects to health as it is ...click here to read more

12 simple tips to protect your joints this winter

It is not uncommon for people to experience joint pain when the cold winter weather sets in, especially if a person suffers from arthritis, but why does this happen and how can we deal with it? Rheumatologists say there are ways to ease the suffering from wintertime joint pain by following simple tips. While scientists ...click here to read more

Weekly health news roundup: Alzheimer’s disease, protein leakage, brain fog, cervical spondylosis

This weekly health news roundup presents Bel Marra Health’s latest news articles on Alzheimer’s disease, protein leakage, brain fog, cervical spondylosis, and immune system. This week, we discussed the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, protein leakage in kidney disease, brain fog causes and prevention methods, causes and treatment of cervical spondylosis, and the best foods ...click here to read more

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Arthrosis: Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment

Arthrosis is a disease of the bone joint – basically the area where two bones meet to make a joint, such as the knee joint, for example. It is made up of cartilage and fibrous connective tissue. When the tissue and cartilage degenerate, it is known as arthrosis. Over time, cartilage degeneration results in the ...click here to read more

4 tips to prevent this common age-related problem

Every year, there are more and more cases of hip replacements, with osteoarthritis being the most common reason. In fact, over the last 10 years, the number of hip replacement surgeries has doubled. Hip replacements have come a long way and have become a somewhat standard procedure nowadays. But going through the recovery period and ...click here to read more

High blood pressure lowered by drinking cherry juice: Study

High blood pressure may be lowered by drinking cherry juice. The study found a seven percent reduction in blood pressure after participants consumed tart Montmorency cherry concentrate, in comparison to drinking a fruit-flavored beverage. A growing problem worldwide, high blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is associated with various complications including ...click here to read more

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