Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Depression after a heart attack can be quite common, but exercise and smoking cessation can help reduce the risk. Psychiatrist Dr. Manuela Abreu explained, “Depression is almost three times more common in people who have had a heart attack than in those who haven’t. Cardiac rehabilitation with aerobic exercise can reduce depressive symptoms and improve ...click here to read more

October is National Spinal Health Month, so we present our top health news articles regarding spinal health and other related conditions including obstructive sleep apnea, bladder problems, exercise, spinal muscular atrophy, and spinal stenosis. Obstructive sleep apnea common after spinal injury Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common after a spinal injury. The study suggests that patients who ...click here to read more

Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts. Schizophrenics have trouble distinguishing between what is real and what is imaginary. It is a common belief that schizophrenia causes multiple or split personalities – this is not true. Majority of schizophrenic patients are not violent, and schizophrenia is not a result ...click here to read more

To maintain healthy cholesterol levels, we are often advised to stay away from high-cholesterol foods like eggs, butter, and – of course – cheese. But new research suggests that treating yourself to some cheese is actually beneficial for your heart. Rejoice, cheese lovers, and read on to see how this once banned food is now ...click here to read more

When your joints hurt or when you have a headache, you probably reach for an over-the-counter pain reliever like Tylenol. Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is used to reduce fever and relieve pain. Many of us have been taking these types of medications for years without much worry, but a new study suggests that ...click here to read more

For many of us, drinking some hot coffee is an easy way to stay awake and energized. Although there isn’t anything wrong with that per se, relying on coffee isn’t always a solution. You see, coffee drinking can get pretty addictive. Eventually, that one cup is not enough, so we up on our caffeine to ...click here to read more

When it comes to strong bones, you know that drinking milk is the option to pick, but a new study suggests one particular food can go a long way in maintaining strong bones. The study examined postmenopausal women as they are at the highest risk for osteoporosis, a bone disease that is associated with an ...click here to read more

Every part of our body requires blood, which flows out from the heart and then back into the heart. When there is an interruption in blood flow, it can lead to some negative health consequences. One major organ to point out which requires much blood flow is the brain. Our brains are so advanced that ...click here to read more