Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

A new study published by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine shares interesting findings on the increased number of smokers in apartment buildings compared to single family homes. Researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discovered that 20 percent of apartment dwellers are smokers, and that this may be exposing non-smoking ...click here to read more

A recent poll that included phone interviews with more than 1,600 workers in the United States found that 44 percent think their jobs affect their overall health. Only 28 percent of them said the impact was positive. The 16 percent that reported an unfavorable effect were those with disabilities, dangerous jobs, working more than 50 ...click here to read more

We have been reporting regularly about the Zika virus outbreak recently, but there is another mosquito-borne illness that is on the rise once again – West Nile virus. West Nile virus is transmitted to humans and animals through an infected mosquito. It is not a new virus and has been around for quite some time. Latest West ...click here to read more

This week’s news health roundup consists of stories regarding gluten-free diet, vitiligo, E.coli, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. We learned that a gluten-free diet may help with vitiligo, the similarities and differences between norovirus and E.coli, MS-related brain inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis links with depression, and increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease in fibromyalgia patients. ...click here to read more

Yoga may help combat depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety in seniors. Yoga continues to grow in popularity and for good reason, too. Yoga has been found to provide multiple benefits such as improving flexibility and strength along with reducing stress and anxiety. For the study, researchers analyzed 13 literature reviews accounting for 185 articles. The researchers ...click here to read more

Inflammation is our body’s natural response to infection and injury as a self-protection mechanism. Based on this, inflammation may seem as a good thing. Unfortunately, inflammation can also contribute to negative health complications, triggering diseases or causing chronic pain. For this reason, inflammation should be controlled if you want to feel your best, and the ...click here to read more

Having difficulty recalling names, where you put your keys, or even what groceries you need to buy? From time to time, it happens to all of us. But if your lapses in memory are taking a toll on your day-to-day life, then you may want to try one of these two simple tricks to help ...click here to read more

The refrigerator generally harbors the foods that cannot be left out, such as fruits, vegetables, and meat. Generally, these foods are healthy as they are unprocessed and have a shorter shelf life. Unfortunately, many of us are still stocking up on unhealthy staple items – often disguised as health foods – which we really should ...click here to read more