Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Vitamin D does not reduce the risk of an asthma patient catching a cold, according to a new study. The findings were surprising, due to the fact that previous studies found a 40 percent decrease in asthma related issues for patients who raised their vitamin D levels from deficient to normal. The researchers previously concluded ...click here to read more

Eating a high-fat diet prompts our brain’s immune cells to start consuming the connections between our neurons, according to a new study. When a person is consuming a high-fat diet and becomes obese as a result, the immune cells in the brain, which are normally very active, become sedentary. Their inactivity prompts the microglia to ...click here to read more

There are many varieties of arthritis that affect our aging population. Arthritis can be a debilitating condition and can limit movement and lead to pain and stiffness. In 2015 we saw much advancement in the field of arthritis: how mood can affect arthritis pain, ways arthritis patients can improve their condition, complications related to arthritis, ...click here to read more

We have known for some time that depression impacts one in 10 Americans, but experts have recently discovered that depression and anhedonia, which is the inability to experience pleasure, may be caused by inflammation in the brain. Although the link between inflammation and depression is not entirely new, in recent years this area of study ...click here to read more

2015 saw many advancements in multiple sclerosis, from new treatment options to digging deeper for potential causes. With each passing news topic we gain a greater understanding of the debilitating disease. Here is a roundup of the top five multiple sclerosis stories of 2015 that you may have missed. The stories covered reveal how melatonin ...click here to read more

People around the globe find that food is a major focus, yet most don’t practice what is referred to as mindful eating; a simple habit that can keep you healthier and help manage type 2 diabetes. A lot of us eat on the run or in a hurry, even when we do have the time ...click here to read more

Nephrologists from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) are investigating the key causes of lupus nephritis – an autoimmune disease that can cause kidney failure. Lupus causes chronic inflammation due to the immune system attacking itself. Like many autoimmune diseases, the cause of lupus is unknown but it can affect numerous parts of ...click here to read more

Facebook has been found to have positive and negative effects on a teen’s stress; liking posts on Facebook is good for stress but being liked may be harmful. The findings come from the University of Montreal and the Institut Universitaire de Santé Mentale de Montréal. The findings revealed that having over 300 friends increased a ...click here to read more