Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Traveling this holiday season? If so, you should be weary of your heavy luggage; it could harm your back. The new warnings come from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). AAOS spokesperson, Dr. Nitin Khanna, said, “Individuals are at high risk for back, neck and shoulder strains when carelessly handling heavy luggage. Always be ...click here to read more

Winter illnesses and winter diseases can be a real drag – especially around the holiday season, when you are supposed to be healthy and enjoying yourself. We often discuss winter illnesses like the flu, but the wintertime can bring with it many other risks, such as heart attack and mental illness. Below are Bel Marra ...click here to read more

Screening postmenopausal women with an annual blood test for ovarian cancer could reduce deaths caused by ovarian cancer by 20 percent, according to new findings. There is currently no reliable screening method for ovarian cancer, and unfortunately it is often not diagnosed until it is in its later stages. Nearly 60 percent of ovarian cancer ...click here to read more

Pregnancy can be a beautiful time in a woman’s life – it’s the moment when a woman has the opportunity to bring new life into the world. Although pregnancy is a joyous occasion, it can also bring with it risks and complications that all women should be made aware of. Here is a roundup of ...click here to read more

Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism that the body uses in order to protect itself. On the other hand, it can be an indicator of poor health and even contribute to health complications. Inflammation can be a sign of a serious illness and is often attributed to many diseases. Over the past year much news ...click here to read more

As the population continues to age, more and more cases of dementia and memory loss will continue to crop up. Dementia and memory loss is a pressing issue for seniors, and this past year much information came out regarding dementia causes, treatments and even prevention methods. At Bel Marra Health we have collected together the ...click here to read more

For a rotator cuff tear physical therapy is as effective as surgery. A study from Finland conducted follow-ups on 167 shoulders which were treated for a rotator cuff tear and found “conservative treatment should be considered as the primary treatment for this condition.” The study was conducted on 173 patients over the age of 55 ...click here to read more

A new study has found that toothless heart disease patients are twice as likely to die as those with teeth which may suggest that losing teeth could offer insight into deadly heart disease. Gum disease is a common cause of tooth loss and gum disease-related inflammation which has been found to play a role in ...click here to read more