Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

The winter time can really hit your immune system, and that is why it’s important to keep it strong to ward off illness. In this roundup, we will look at foods for a strong immune system, discuss pneumonia prevention, and talk about the differences between a cold and flu, as well as bronchitis and pneumonia. ...click here to read more

The Christmas holiday season can be a hectic time, but we can’t lose sight of the possibility of running many health risks, so consider some simple safety tips that could help prevent your merry celebration from turning miserable. Statistics show that 13,000 Americans have to visit the emergency department during the Christmas holidays. It is ...click here to read more

Aging is indeed associated with some level of memory loss, but severe forms of it go beyond the effects of getting older. A recent study suggests where you live could be impacting your risk of memory deterioration. The researchers found that people who live in urbanized areas are at a higher risk for declining memory. ...click here to read more

The days are shorter, the temperature is dropping, and there is plenty of white fluffy stuff flying around – yup, it must be winter! Some people love this season because it’s a time to cuddle, play winter sports, and celebrate the holidays. But for others, winter doesn’t bring just lower temperatures, it also brings low ...click here to read more

Unlike many other aspects of your health, when it comes to bones, it’s often quite tricky to tell if something’s not right. The sad part is, you generally won’t know of a problem unless you experience a fracture or intentionally get your bone mineral density checked. The good news is, there are some signs and ...click here to read more

Even if your stomach doesn’t hurt and your bowels are regular, you may have a digestive issue. The challenge here is, you don’t necessarily have to look into your digestive system to spot an underlying problem. This is because stomach and digestive ailments can manifest in other ways, so you could be overlooking symptoms that ...click here to read more

A low libido is a common occurrence for both men and women as they age, but growing old doesn’t mean you need to stop enjoying a healthy sex life. Sure, you may have to work at it a little bit more, but sparking your libido in your older age is still very possible. Here are ...click here to read more

In osteoporosis prevention, diet plays a crucial role – along with exercise. While growing up you probably didn’t think too much about eating foods that could prevent osteoporosis. Sure, you enjoyed dairy products, but you’d be the first to agree, it had more to do with taste, than to promote bone health. Now that you’re ...click here to read more