Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

There are many factors that can hinder a couple’s sex life, including busy schedules, medical conditions, and relationship problems. But there is another large contributing factor that may be wreaking havoc on your libido and taking a negative toll on your overall health. We all live with some level of stress. In some cases, the ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that is caused by the wear and tear of cartilage in between the bones. When cartilage breaks down, it allows for the bones to rub together, which causes pain, limited range of motion, swelling, and redness. Cartilage is not something that can be regrown or reproduced, so once ...click here to read more

Dry macular degeneration is a common eye disorder that requires early treatment if you want to avoid vision loss, but macular problems can also be classified as wet. So, here we take a look at dry vs. wet AMD (age-related macular degeneration). Dry macular degeneration is an eye issue that tends to occur in people ...click here to read more

We put a lot of trust in our doctors, as they are the ones that spend several years at medical school. So, they should always know what’s wrong with us, right? Well, not quite. A new study suggests that there is a serious health problem affecting many adults, yet many of them go completely undiagnosed. ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America and as the population continues to age, cases of Alzheimer’s disease will continue to rise. Currently, every 66 seconds a person develops Alzheimer’s disease and by 2050, there could be up to 16 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. These numbers reveal the impact ...click here to read more

Most of us have heard about how early infancy offers the best window of opportunity for sensory learning, including sound and other forms of stimulation. We have also been exposed to the notion that as we age, it is common to have difficulty learning. Now a new study is suggesting that it’s possible to reverse ...click here to read more

Over the last two decades, a variety of health benefits have been linked to the Mediterranean diet, and new findings suggest that one of the primary ingredients of the diet, extra-virgin olive oil, can protect against cognitive decline. The Mediterranean diet, which is described as being full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, has ...click here to read more

When it comes to the health of your heart, there are many threats you are aware of that contribute to a higher risk of a heart attack. These well-known risks include smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stress. However, there are lesser-known risk factors you may be overlooking that can also increase ...click here to read more