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Another week has gone by, which means it’s time for your weekly health news round-up. Many great topics were discussed this week. We have compiled a list of our best articles of the week in one place to get you started. Here, you’ll find information on why you may be having poor circulation in your ...click here to read more

June 12th marks the beginning of International Men’s Health Week. It is the time of year to promote awareness of health and wellness issues affecting boys and men. To assist our male readers—and the women in their lives—we have gathered some of our most interesting articles dealing with men’s health. Testosterone makes men more confident ...click here to read more

The foundation of lowering cholesterol is eating well, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight. But for some, those three measures just aren’t enough to bring their cholesterol down to a healthy range. Sure, you can go on statins to lower cholesterol, but if you wanted to continue down the natural path for a bit ...click here to read more

June is national migraine and headache awareness month. Chronic headaches are a serious problem affecting people’s lives, and this month is dedicated to helping provide more information to those in need. At Bel Marra, we take health very seriously and feel it is our duty to spread awareness. To do our part, we’ve rounded up ...click here to read more

June is cataract awareness month, a time where we bring attention to the leading causes of vision loss in the United States and the leading cause of blindness in the world. We at Bel Marra want to do our part and spread the word on this life-threatening condition. We have compiled a list of articles ...click here to read more

Over the past 15 years, Alzheimer’s disease-related deaths have increased 55 percent. There are nearly 5.5 million Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, two diseases that rob patients of their memory and independence. Alzheimer’s disease is expected to affect 13.8 million by the year 2050. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that ...click here to read more

When it comes to coffee, there are numerous options. Americano, Colombian, French… coffee drinking is truly universal. But when it comes to protecting your prostate and lowering your risk of prostate cancer, experts suggest choosing Italian coffee. Espresso, cappuccino, macchiato’s, and even mochas—all common in Italian culture—have been found to lower the risk of prostate ...click here to read more

We often hear doctors using the term osteopenia and osteoporosis when referring to human bones, but there is a difference between the two. Understanding the difference can protect you and keep you mobile. When we look at the words osteopenia and osteoporosis, it’s easy to see how the two can be confused. Aside from the ...click here to read more