Sleep is no doubt an important part of an overall healthy life study, yet the amount of time sleeping has dropped significantly in the U.S. over the past 20 years. Sixteen percent of men and about 25 percent of women experience insufficient sleep. This lack of sleep may not only be making us feel unrested ...click here to read more
Staying fit through exercise and eating a balanced diet is and has always been the best method for staying healthy. However, a new study suggests this may not be entirely true. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Kaiser Permanente have found that white men who exercise at high levels are 86 percent ...click here to read more
If you’re over the age of 40 or 50, you may have noticed that your weight is much harder to maintain. You put it on much easier and it is far more difficult to lose. We blame it on getting older or poor diet choices and lack of exercise, but women specifically have their hormones ...click here to read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 54.4 million Americans live with a type of arthritis. Arthritis is often treated with a combination of lifestyle changes and medications. A common type of medication to treat rheumatoid arthritis—an autoimmune disease—is known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), which helps to reduce the attacks of the ...click here to read more
It seems that everyone is complaining about some sort of digestive problem, whether it be bloating, stomach cramping, heartburn, or irregular bowel movements. If you’ve ever experienced problems with your digestion, you know how it can negatively affect you. You start to feel miserable, sick, uncomfortable, and feel like you need to go to the ...click here to read more
Our gut is filled with millions of bacteria that help us digest and process our food, but they also have an effect on our immune system. New research has shown that a particular gut microbe can prevent severe flu infection in mouse studies by breaking down compounds commonly found in black tea, red wine, and ...click here to read more
Cancer of the brain due to metastasis (spread from a distant primary cancer) is often an insidious diagnosis that is not caught until very late into the course of the disease. Unfortunately, this leads to poor prognosis and early death. Much of the issue is with screening potential patients. While there are tests available to ...click here to read more
In our world of technology and fast-paced lifestyles, sleep disorders are prevalent and can be detrimental to our health. Until now, researchers have sought treatments for these disorders by going straight to the source: the brain. It is widely accepted that the brain is the control center for all aspects of sleep. A new study ...click here to read more
Another week has wrapped up, and it’s time to get caught up will all the great articles you may have missed in our weekly health news round-up. These are our most important pieces of news from the previous week, so do yourself a favor and check them out. What causes retrosternal chest pain? Retrosternal chest ...click here to read more
Doctors are in the business of relieving pain and suffering, which is why they give their patients medication to remedy it. This is especially true for those who have recently undergone surgery. This typically comes in the form of narcotics, the most common of which are opioids—the same substance found in morphine and heroin. A ...click here to read more
Another week has gone by in the world of medical news, and here at Bel Marra, we have taken the time to compile a list of the best articles for your weekly health news round-up. You’ll find a ton of interesting health topics to catch you up. Simple way to improve your memory It’s important ...click here to read more
Every day, thousands of patients are prescribed anticoagulants that work to prevent blood clots. Blood clots are a serious health threat that can increase your risk of a heart attack. Unfortunately, these same drugs that aim to help you may actually be putting you at a higher risk. Researchers at the University of Birmingham uncovered ...click here to read more
This week has been jam packed with interesting news topics and informative articles that we want to make sure you are all caught up with your weekly health news update. Feeling sad affects all of us with some being affected more than others, our article on essential oils for depression could be just the thing ...click here to read more
A new, potentially lifesaving treatment being tested by researchers was inspired by dolphins. Have you ever wondered where emergency medical techniques are developed? What inspired medical practitioners to create maneuvers like the Heimlich? Well, in this case at least, the source of their inspiration may surprise you: dolphins! Researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) ...click here to read more
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