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
Women under the age of 25 who have undergone surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are still at risk for a recurrent ACL tear. The study included over 500 male and female athletes who underwent surgery for a torn ACL. The average age was 27 years. Participants were allowed to return back ...click here to read more
A new study has found that breast milk directly from the breast is better for newborns. It was found that babies fed pumped breast milk had higher incidences of ear infections. At the same time, newborns that receive breast milk – from the breast or pump – suffer fewer bouts of diarrhea, compared to formula ...click here to read more
You sweat, you’re irritable, you’re anxious, and your body seems to hurt all over… What could be going on that makes you feel so horrible? Well, if you’re a female, the culprit is hormonal changes, more commonly referred to as menopause. Menopause is a natural part of aging that plagues women. If you’ve gone through ...click here to read more
A new study has found that women’s risk of asthma increases with obesity. Almost nine percent of Americans have asthma. Normal-weight individuals have a seven percent incidence of asthma, compared to eight percent rates among those who are overweight. Among obese Americans, 11 percent were found to have asthma. Obese women in particular had the ...click here to read more
Women who suffer from pelvic pain due to endometriosis may need help with their mental health. A new study suggests, endometriosis and psychological health are connected. Endometriosis is a disorder that impacts the tissue lining the inside of the uterus, called the endometrium. Sometimes, the tissue grows outside the uterus, resulting in this painful disorder ...click here to read more
Latest findings suggest that women have better protection and are better defended against the flu compared to men. Estrogen is found to help ward of the flu virus which may explain why men experience the flu worse than women. Furthermore, the findings may help create more effective flu treatments for both men and women. Researchers ...click here to read more
Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are at a higher risk to develop breast cancer according to latest findings. Additionally, a history of smoking increased the risk of experiencing periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is associated with heart disease, stroke and diabetes; it is an inflammatory disease which affects oral health. Previous findings uncovered a link between ...click here to read more
Recent research suggests that a diet rich in soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from developing osteoporosis. The findings were presented at the Society of Endocrinology conference. Osteoporosis commonly affects aging women and leads to fragile and brittle bones. In the years immediately after menopause women experience the greatest bone loss because they ...click here to read more
Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that affects the knee joint. It can result in pain, swelling and stiffness. Knee osteoarthritis can make daily tasks, such as walking and climbing stairs, quite difficult. However, a new study has revealed that when it comes to the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis, women have a greater sensitivity than ...click here to read more
In the realm of sex it seems matters which affect men are more commonly talked about. For example, it’s men who have the little blue pill for sexual dysfunction, and nothing for women. But don’t worry ladies an option for women is now coming to light. Women experience sexual dysfunction just like men do and ...click here to read more
Need energy to get through your day? Women everywhere can relate, whether they’re working long hours at the office or taking care of the kids at home on the domestic front – or both! Life is complicated, challenging and, well, just plain exhausting sometimes. What to do for energy, stamina and to keep your immune ...click here to read more
If you’re going to talk about women’s health – and the best herbs for female health – you’ve got to talk about hormones! Whether it’s premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and herbal remedies for menstrual cramps in young girls, or natural herbs menopause could use for relief from night sweats and moodiness… hormones play a major role ...click here to read more
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