Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Sex makes you feel good, relaxed, improve sleep, and strengthens the connection between you and your partner. But we bet you didn’t know that regular sex can slash your risk of heart disease. Heart disease continues to be the number one killer of men and women, and lifestyle factors like obesity, lack of physical exercise, ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 50, you are at much greater risk for developing hemorrhoids. Although hemorrhoids aren’t dangerous, they are a pain in the you-know-what. If you’ve ever had hemorrhoids, you can attest to the fact that they are painful and can negatively impact your daily life. If you haven’t experienced them yet, ...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

A new study finds that mice without a sense of smell do not gain weight in the same way as mice that can smell what they are eating. Being able to smell our food has been linked to how much we enjoy eating it. Imagine walking into a restaurant and not experiencing the suddenly overwhelming ...click here to read more

There’s a new phenomenon sweeping the globe: nobody goes outside anymore. The term nature-deficit disorder became popular after it appeared in Robert Louv’s 2005 novel Last Child in the Woods. If you want to know more about this strange phenomenon, Louv’s book is an excellent place to start (as soon as you’ve finished reading this ...click here to read more

Take a seat and breathe in this latest information on why everyone’s getting so fat. On second thought, don’t breathe too deep if your house isn’t clean. New research has found that household dust most of us live with is actually connected to weight gain. In the experiment, scientists from Duke University gathered pre-fat cells ...click here to read more

Many seniors suffer from joint pain. From achy knees to cracking elbows, joint pain can damper your ability to perform day-to-day tasks. People will simply take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug for their joint pain. Although this offers temporary relief, it doesn’t fix the cause of the problem. There are numerous reasons for joint pain, including ...click here to read more

Although it’s true that our vision changes as we age, it doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. There are steps you can take that can help you maintain your vision. In order to keep your eyes healthy, there are a few things you need to know. Below you will find a “pop ...click here to read more