Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Depression has been tied to lower breast cancer survival rates, according to the latest findings. Dr. Elizabeth Davies from the King’s College London said, “Low mood and depression are understandable reactions to a breast cancer diagnosis. Clinicians generally know to look out for this, but these findings emphasize the need to ask patients with cancer ...click here to read more

There is a vast amount of mental health issues and mental disorders that affect the elderly. From depression to bipolar and even schizophrenia, mental disorders can be debilitating and stressful, not only for the patients, but for their loved ones as well. Although there is much to learn in regards to mental health, 2015 saw ...click here to read more

There are many changes that occur to our vision and eye health as we age – our risk of developing glaucoma and vision loss increases. Many aging vision problems can be prevented; there are many alternative, sometimes controllable factors that can prevent vision problems from striking. Here is a roundup of Bel Marra Health’s top ...click here to read more

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that often affects the middle-aged and elderly. Rosacea is a chronic condition – meaning it stays with the person for a long time – that mainly affects the skin, although it can also affect the eyes. Rosacea causes redness and pimples and is most common in women, middle-aged and ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that one out of every four dollars spent by company healthcare plans is associated with an unhealthy choice, such as smoking, stress and obesity. Even though many companies have workplace wellness programs, there are still billions of dollars being spent on health problems associated with unhealthy lifestyle choices. Researchers from the University ...click here to read more

Researchers in Finland discovered that singing and musical activities are beneficial for memory and mood, especially in those with early dementia. The findings could help improve treatment for dementia patients and uncover specific usages for music at different stages of dementia to improve outcomes. Eighty-nine dyads of people with mild to moderate dementia and their ...click here to read more

It was previously believed that being unhappy and stressed could contribute to early mortality and poor health, but new findings suggest that unhappiness and stress won’t kill you. Researchers analyzed data from 719,671 women with a median age of 59 to explore if being unhappy and stressed out can actually have negative health outcomes and ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes risk is higher in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) related inflammation. A recent study found that 50 percent of women with PCOS develop pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes before the age of 40. The researchers found that PCOS related inflammation could be the link between the two conditions. When we consume ...click here to read more