Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, according to the tried-and-true saying. And there’s definitely some truth to it. You can show someone how much you care by making them a delicious, healthy, wholesome meal. But the power of food extends beyond affection. Food can promote healing, boost energy, and even improve ...click here to read more

“I used to say sleep was the third pillar [of health]. I was absolutely wrong. It’s the foundation.” If you’ve ever suffered from insomnia or been sleep deprived, you’ll surely agree with these words by Dr. Matthew Walker, director of the Sleep and Neuroimaging Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley. After pulling an all-nighter—or ...click here to read more

If you are passionate about running, you may already be familiar with periostitis. It is a condition that occurs when the tissue surrounding the bones around the periosteum become inflamed. Many runners have heard the term “shin splints,” which are a type of periostitis. Repetitive stress such as running, jumping, or lifting heavy weights can ...click here to read more

When was the last time you got your vision checked? Can’t remember? That’s pretty common. Way too many people are putting themselves at risk of possible vision loss by skipping their routine checkups. They skip a simple appointment that should take no longer than 20 minutes. (According to a recent study, one out of every ...click here to read more

If you’re an aging man, you should be concerned about your prostate health. It’s a sensitive topic, and to this day, many men prefer not to discuss it at all. Yes, it may take extra effort to make an appointment and speak frankly with your doctor about your “embarrassing” problems. But an open conversation with ...click here to read more

If you like tequila, you’ll love it after this. And if you’re not yet a fan of the Mexican alcohol, may be soon. According to recent research findings, you can boost your bone health with tequila. Well, the tequila plant, to be precise. Binge drinking shot after shot in wake of an impending osteoporosis diagnosis ...click here to read more

You may have heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, you can take it one step further and say “an apple a day keeps the heart doctor away.” Researchers at Oxford University have found that eating as little as one medium-sized apple a day could slash your risk of heart disease ...click here to read more

Age is just a number, as we like to say. Recent research uncovered that, contrary to popular belief, our age is not the best way to assess our overall health. Factors like mobility, for example, should also be considered to get a full picture of one’s well-being. Old age doesn’t automatically translate into weakness and ...click here to read more