Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Overactive bladder is a common complaint among older adults. In this condition, the storage function of the bladder becomes impaired, resulting in a sudden urge to urinate. In some cases, the urge may be so strong that it can result in leaks before you can reach the bathroom – this is known as incontinence. Overactive bladder can ...click here to read more

This update on age-related macular degeneration presents articles discussing Alzheimer’s disease, laser treatments, the Mediterranean diet, and home remedies for AMD. Vision is one of the five senses, enabling us to see the world and function in it safely. Over time, vision loss may occur, complicating one’s ability to see. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 65, you probably have experienced some memory slipups. Maybe you forgot where you parked, or maybe you can’t recall someone’s name, whatever it was, you may notice that these episodes occur more and more often. Memory problems are a real struggle for seniors, and although it’s normal to have ...click here to read more

This roundup presents the latest in health news covering Alzheimer’s, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, adrenal fatigue, and chronic fatigue syndrome. This week, we discussed the link between amyloid proteins that trigger Alzheimer’s disease and an increased risk of heart failure, symptoms of stage 3 of chronic kidney disease, the reduction of the ...click here to read more

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week runs from December 1 through December 7, so we present articles relating to these inflammatory bowel diseases including the differences and similarities of Crohn’s disease vs. ulcerative colitis, the impact of these chronic conditions on sleep and depression. Although there is currently no cure for neither Crohn’s disease nor colitis, ...click here to read more

This chronic fatigue syndrome update presents articles about fibromyalgia, early menopause, irritable bowel syndrome, and visual stress. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition in which the individual constantly feels too tired to perform any activity – even the ones they enjoy. Worse yet, no amount of sleep or coffee can shake off the constant ...click here to read more

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) can exist on its own or it can be a symptom to another condition. For those living with tinnitus, the constant humming, buzzing, and ringing can negatively impact the quality of their life. Unfortunately, when it comes to tinnitus, there are plenty of myths floating around. If you believe these ...click here to read more

Every year, there are more and more cases of hip replacements, with osteoarthritis being the most common reason. In fact, over the last 10 years, the number of hip replacement surgeries has doubled. Hip replacements have come a long way and have become a somewhat standard procedure nowadays. But going through the recovery period and ...click here to read more