Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating form of arthritis in which the joints get deformed, affecting one’s ability to perform daily tasks. There are many conditions that are often mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis, such as psoriatic arthritis and lupus, and there are other conditions that are linked to or have a higher prevalence in rheumatoid arthritis ...click here to read more

Sometimes we have to hold in our pee because there isn’t a bathroom in sight. If you do this once in a while, it isn’t that detrimental, but constantly holding in your pee can set you up for some serious health consequences. When the bladder becomes full it sends a signal to the brain, prompting ...click here to read more

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, so we share our articles on glaucoma remedies, risk factors, impact of aerobic exercises and yoga, as well as the risk of glaucoma in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Glaucoma, a condition that affects the eyes, can be quite serious and even result in blindness. The older you become, the ...click here to read more

It is recommended by the National Sleep Foundation that seniors over the age of 65 aim for seven to eight hours of sleep, but for many this goal is hardly attainable. Many of us find it difficult to fall asleep or even stay asleep, so by the time we wake up we are tired and ...click here to read more

Fatty liver disease is a growing problem which is even surpassing the cases of liver disease resulting from excessive alcohol. The main contributor to fatty liver disease is an unhealthy diet as fat from the food we eat permeates the liver. It is estimated that fatty liver disease affects 80 to 100 million people in ...click here to read more

If cold weather and snow weren’t enough to dread the winter, we have some bad news in store for you. Research has shown that your heart is at a higher risk for heart attack during the colder months. In particular, the act of shoveling snow puts your heart in danger, so count your blessings if ...click here to read more

Taking care of your joint health should be a priority, especially when you hear about the millions of people living with arthritis. Arthritis is really a term used to describe a lot of joint pain or joint diseases. There are in fact over 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. What people need to ...click here to read more

Tossing and turning every night isn’t just annoying and exhausting. New findings suggest that it can actually be detrimental for your brain. A common sleep disorder – known as rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) – puts those affected at a greater risk for neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy, and dementia ...click here to read more