Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) risk is higher in adults whose eyes adjust to darkness slowly, according to research findings. Your eyes’ ability to adjust to the dark after bright light is called dark adaptation. Researchers believe the time it takes for you to adjust to darkness offers some insight into your AMD risk. The research ...click here to read more

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month, so we are presenting to you a selection of our articles on spinal muscular atrophy and related topics, like muscular dystrophy, obstructive sleep apnea, scoliosis, and back pain. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) affects the motor nerves in the spinal cord essentially robbing the sufferers of their strength. SMA ...click here to read more

When it comes to cholesterol, there is a lot of information that gets passed around. No doubt, there’s plenty of useful tips and recommendations, but there are also many plain old myths you should stop believing, as you may be actually doing more harm than good to your health. Here are five common cholesterol myths ...click here to read more

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, so we have compiled some of Bel Marra Health’s top stories on psoriasis in association with gluten-free diet, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, menopause, and gum disease. The exact cause of this autoimmune skin condition is still unknown, but research is underway attempting to uncover the driving mechanisms of psoriasis. Going ...click here to read more

Diverticulitis patients reveal psychological and physical symptoms long after their acute illness has passed, according to research. Based on patient interviews, the UCLA study concluded that many of them suffer from psychological as well as physical symptoms related to diverticulitis long after the recovery. The findings also suggest that acute diverticulitis can progress into chronic ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup presents the latest research on ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, celiac disease, psoriasis, and urinary tract infections. This week, we discussed fatigue associated with ulcerative colitis, the differences between colon cancer and Crohn’s disease, increased rates of migraine due to celiac disease, psoriasis treatment reducing the risk of other health complications, ...click here to read more

Digestive issues are on the rise, there’s no denying it. Bloating, constipation, diarrhea… digestive woes are becoming increasingly frequent. There are many reasons for poor digestion, from food allergies and intolerances to even irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You may have heard that soda consumption has been associated with obesity, diabetes, heart attack, and gout, just ...click here to read more

Maintaining a healthy heart is crucial for a long life. Blood pressure, stress, and high cholesterol levels are just some of the many factors that can put your heart at risk. There are many ways to protect your heart, with a healthy diet and exercise being the front-runners. And now, a recent study published in ...click here to read more