Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

The dangerous thing about heart problems is that they can really sneak up on you, and sometimes, by the time symptoms present themselves, it can be too late. Your heart starts to get weaker over time, and if you partake in unhealthy lifestyle choices you can speed up this process. Unfortunately, a heart attack or ...click here to read more

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2009 were in men.About 610,000 Americans die from heart disease each year—that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.[1] Heart Disease in the United States Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of ...click here to read more

Diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States in 2010 based on the 69,071death certificates in which diabetes was listed as the underlying cause of death. In 2010, diabetes was mentioned as a cause of death in a total of 234,051 certificates. [2] Diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes in the United States ...click here to read more

There are many reasons why our libido can be ruined – aging, heart condition, and other health problems are just some notable ones. It may seem taboo to discuss sex drive and old age, but many seniors are still enjoying the many benefits that sex has to offer. So if you’re not one of them, ...click here to read more

It is recommended by the National Sleep Foundation that seniors over the age of 65 aim for seven to eight hours of sleep, but for many seniors that goal is hard to attain. Many of us find it difficult to fall asleep or even stay asleep, so by the time we wake up we are ...click here to read more

There are many different reasons to experience bladder troubles. The good news is, many of them are not serious and can be easily treated. If you’re the kind of person whose first instinct when entering a home, store, or movie theatre is to check where the bathrooms are, you’ve let your bladder problems control your ...click here to read more

Looking for a fresh exotic fruit to add to your diet and take your salad bowl to the next level? Go tropical with the versatile papaya, the tender orange fruit with a soft, buttery consistency and a sweet, almost musky taste. Inside, you’ll also find the black, round seeds. They’re edible too, although their peppery ...click here to read more

March is the National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and as we are reaching the end of this month, why not review some of the relevant and pressing topics, such as what can increase your colon cancer risk, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and chronic inflammation. Colorectal cancer is now the fourth most common form of cancer ...click here to read more