Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Adults who eat fermented foods have a decrease in social anxiety. The study came out of the University of Maryland School of Social Work, where researchers investigated a possible association between social anxiety and fermented foods, which are known to contain probiotics. They found that young adults who consume more fermented foods have fewer social ...click here to read more

A “quirky” study has found that women are less likely to be in leadership roles than men with mustaches. The study revealed that 13 percent of women hold a leadership role at top academic medical institutions in the U.S. compared to 20 percent of men with mustaches. The study looked at over 1,000 headshots of ...click here to read more

For years cleaning a wound prior to surgery with soap and water has been normal practice, but recent findings suggest that saline water is more effective in cleaning a wound. The findings, which came from researchers at McMaster University, Canada, uncovered that not only is saline more effective at cleaning, but it is more cost ...click here to read more

Offering a helping hand to others, especially during the holidays, can improve our health by reducing the negative effects of stress. Study author, Dr. Emily Ansell, said, “Our research shows that when we help others we can also help ourselves. Stressful days usually lead us to have a worse mood and poorer mental health, but ...click here to read more

Amyloidosis (excess amyloid protein) can increase the risk of kidney failure and heart failure. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that when it builds up in organs and tissues it can affect how they function and look which can lead to serious health consequences – primarily amyloidosis which can be life-threatening to organs. Amyloid is produced ...click here to read more

A new study suggest that asthma sufferers have nearly double the risk of experiencing chronic migraines. The research looked at over 4,500 patients who, at the beginning of the study in 2008, had less than 15 migraines a month. After a year the researchers checked to see how many people suffered from chronic migraines, which was categorized ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common form of arthritis, and 2015 saw many advancements and treatment breakthroughs. These discoveries helped explain relationships between rheumatoid arthritis pain and mood, and even developed possible future treatment options. Bel Marra Health reported all of the innovations surrounding rheumatoid arthritis, and now we have compiled them into our top news ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer that affects men. The risk of developing prostate cancer increases with aging, making it a top health priority for men. In 2015, much information about prostate cancer arose in regards to treatment, screening and even links between prostate cancer and other health ailments. Here is a roundup ...click here to read more