Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

November 14, 2016 is World Diabetes Day, so we present our top articles to keep you informed about diabetes and related topics including high blood pressure, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and Alzheimer’s disease. Below you will read about ways to better manage diabetes, complications of diabetes, and conditions and illnesses that can impact diabetes. Type 2 ...click here to read more

Most of us like a drink (or two) every now and then. And, let’s face it, everywhere we go, alcohol and alcohol consumption are part and parcel of our culture. The risks of alcohol consumption and, more specifically, over-consumption have been documented in many medical studies. And the tragic statistics involved with driving while intoxicated ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup presents the latest stories and news articles on Alzheimer’s disease, kidney disease, urinary tract infections, blood pressure, and dementia. In case the recent elections kept you busy, here are our top stories for you to catch up on the latest health developments and recommendations. Alzheimer’s disease and eating problems: Tips ...click here to read more

When it comes to improving heart health, you know the rules: Eat well, exercise, don’t smoke, and maybe enjoy an occasional glass of red wine. While the benefits of the above are undeniable, you can always do more for the benefit of your health – sometimes taking a road less travelled. If you are looking ...click here to read more

For years, little was known about Parkinson’s disease. Without a cause, a cure could not be found. But after extensive research, we’re closer to a potential cure as scientists have now discovered a cause for Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease mainly affects movement as it is a progressive neurological illness. Which means, over time Parkinson’s disease ...click here to read more

November is COPD Awareness Month, so in light of this we present our articles discussing COPD and related topics, such as atrial fibrillation, Crohn’s disease, chronic kidney disease, depression, asthma, and ulcerative colitis. Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease mainly affects the lungs, there are many other conditions associated with COPD. For example, COPD raises the ...click here to read more

Dizziness after standing results from a drop in blood pressure, but it could also be a more serious condition known as delayed orthostatic hypotension. Whether you got up too quickly from a seated or lying position, from time to time it seems that motion can cause dizziness. Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a condition characterized by ...click here to read more

November is Bladder Health Awareness Month, so we have put together our top articles discussing various bladder issues, including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, dementia, and lower urinary tract symptoms. Bladder health problems are on the rise and become quite common with age. As populations continue to grow old, we hear more and more about bladder ...click here to read more