Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

As you’re aging, your risk of developing various health conditions rises, but your eyes and vision are particularly vulnerable to age-related changes. You are probably wearing glasses, although you never needed them before. Or, maybe, your prescription for glasses becomes stronger and stronger after each eye exam. Aside from impaired vision, there are other eye ...click here to read more

Joint pain can put a serious damper on your daily activities. It can impair your ability to get up, walk around, or even grasp objects – frankly, joint pain can be detrimental for your overall quality of life. Many seniors take medications or even use topical solutions to ease joint pain. Although these remedies are ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 50, you may have noticed changes in some aspects of your health – including your sex life. Maybe you or your partner are just too tired or too busy, or maybe other health problems get in the way – whatever the case may be, these troubles could prevent you ...click here to read more

It might be something you don’t want to think about or are too embarrassed to discuss with a doctor, but floating poop (or steatorrhea, as it is referred to medically) could be a sign of a real health issue. Stools are usually solid, yet there are cases where a change in fecal structure makes your ...click here to read more

It’s always better to eat foods grown locally, and choosing fruits and vegetables that are in season is also a good idea. Case in point, there are wintertime fruits that are deemed superfoods because of their numerous health benefits. The list below will help you eat smarter this winter all the while promoting good health. ...click here to read more

The holidays have come and gone, and you probably ate way too much food and drank way too much alcohol. January is a time for detox and renewal, especially for your liver, so you may find a recent health trend particularly helpful for transitioning to a healthier lifestyle. Known as Dry January, it involves going ...click here to read more

Whether you have high blood pressure or just switching to a healthier lifestyle, you are often told to cut back on your salt intake. But how do you know for sure whether you are having too little, too much, or just the right amount? Well, there are telltale signs that indicate whether you are consuming ...click here to read more

Over 400,000 American women suffer from stroke every year. Some people may be surprised to hear that this number is about 55,000 more than men. Recent surveys suggest that a significant number of women don’t know the primary symptoms of stroke or the fact that stroke prevention is not “one-size-fits-all.” Medical advances over the last ...click here to read more