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People want their Christmas holidays to be joyful, but while gathering with family and friends can be uplifting, it can also be a time of stress, loneliness, and exhaustion. Maintaining high spirits and good health depends on how we treat ourselves. It’s easy to get caught up in the celebrations and forget to take care ...click here to read more

Our blood is transported through our body by blood vessels, and sometimes these blood vessels appear as bulging veins in hands. These swollen veins look unsightly and are an indicator of our age, but the good news is that bulging veins are not generally a sign of poor health. However, there are instances where bulging ...click here to read more

The brain is arguably the most important organ in the human body, and it is only natural that we take good care of it, especially as we start getting older. We at Bel Marra appreciate all the brain does for us, as it is the main interpreter of the world around us. Here are some ...click here to read more

April 7 is World Health Day, and it marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization; an organization built to create a better, healthier future for people all over the world. It’s easy to forget how big the world actually is and it’s impossible to comprehend how many people reside on it, ...click here to read more

A new study has found that around 400,000 American deaths in 2015 could be attributed to bad diets. An unhealthy diet contributes to heart disease and stroke. Not only does consuming unhealthy foods lead to premature death and disease, but excluding healthy food options such as nuts, vegetables, and whole grains can also increase the ...click here to read more

Consuming healthy snacks can better help manage diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests that avoiding the vending machine is also a wise decision when living with diabetes. There are numerous snacks that can boost energy all the while being low in fat, sugar, and salt which diabetics can enjoy. Choosing healthy snacks and monitoring ...click here to read more

Why do some people jump in icy water for a polar bear swim to ring in the New Year? Or stay up far past their bedtime just to witness the stroke of midnight as the calendar changes (whether you’re blowing noisemakers and kisses at a party or cozied up on the couch watching the ball ...click here to read more

We all have those days when we just can’t help but overindulge in unhealthy foods that we usually avoid. Sure, we know this is not the way to go, but sometimes life happens, and then next thing you know, you’re left feeling sluggish. Food is an integral part of our health, and although it’s okay ...click here to read more

A new study has found in an effort to improve their diet people will over consume foods labeled “healthy.” The findings suggest that people will have larger portions, eat more and feel less full when they eat foods portrayed as healthy. Study author Jacob Suher said, “It’s quite ironic. The more we put out foods ...click here to read more