Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

When you were young, chances are, cholesterol was the last thing on your mind. You may have seen your cholesterol numbers on your blood work results, but unless there was a cause for concern, your doctor might have never discussed your cholesterol levels with you. But as you get older, there are more and more ...click here to read more

When it comes to what’s good for your health, there are facts, there are myths, and then there’s this gray area of assumptions. What’s done by the majority is often assumed to be the right thing to do, despite medical professionals advising otherwise. Take ear hygiene, for example. The overwhelming majority of people use cotton ...click here to read more

April 7 is World Health Day, and it marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization; an organization built to create a better, healthier future for people all over the world. It’s easy to forget how big the world actually is and it’s impossible to comprehend how many people reside on it, ...click here to read more

Today is the 9th annual World Autism Awareness Day. It’s a time where the world comes together to increase understanding and acceptance for those living with autism and to learn about autism treatment and therapy. Here at Bel Marra, we are committed to bringing our readers the most relevant information on all health topics, and ...click here to read more

Health is one of those things that we take for granted and only start appreciating once it begins to decline. When we are healthy, it’s hard to imagine that sickness could be around the corner, but that doesn’t mean we should turn a blind eye to the possibility of different health conditions. This is not ...click here to read more

The beginning of April marks the beginning of a new season: Spring. Here at Bel Marra, we love to promote health and well-being throughout every season, helping you feel and perform to the best of your ability. As we say goodbye to the coldness of winter and say hello to warmer temperatures, our weekly health ...click here to read more

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, with the first Thursday of the month being National Alcohol Screening Day. These were established to help reduce the stigma often associated with alcoholism by encouraging communities to reach out to people with information about alcohol, alcoholism, and recovery. Here at Bel Marra, we have taken the time to spread ...click here to read more

You know you’re getting old when you have to hold your phone at arm’s length to see who’s calling you. Or when you have to put a pair of reading glasses in every room of your house so that you don’t have to go searching for them every time you need to check cooking instructions ...click here to read more