Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Researchers from the Sahlgrenska University found that women on long-term sick leave have an easier time returning back to work if they use gardening therapy. Women have more risk of experiencing a chronic illness that requires sick leave. The consequences of women on long-term sick leave range from those that directly affect the women to ...click here to read more

Does insomnia, a lack of sleep, increase hypertension? When it comes to high blood pressure – or hypertension – there are many factors that come into play: Diet, weight, smoking and alcohol use can all be attributed to your rising blood pressure. In fact, lack of sleep is also a factor. Getting a good night’s ...click here to read more

GERD complication and Barrett’s esophagus with dysplasia speed up esophageal cancer risk, according to new findings. Researchers found esophageal cancer risk to be eight times higher in those with Barrett’s esophagus with dysplasia. Dr. Rajesh Krishnamoorthi from the Mayo Clinic reported at the American College of Gastroenterology 2015 Annual Meeting, “Barrett’s esophagus subjects with low-grade ...click here to read more

If your relationship is, or has ever been, on the rocks, researchers from the University of Georgia have come up with a simple solution to improve it – and it’s as simple as saying, “Thank you.” Study co-author, Ted Futris, said, “We found that feeling appreciated and believing that your spouse values you directly influences ...click here to read more

Testing blood sugar at home can be an effective way to treat and monitor your diabetes. Diabetes is one of the top 10 causes of death in North America. About 29.1 million people in the U.S. have diabetes – 8.1 million cases are undiagnosed. Suspecting that you or a loved one might have diabetes can be scary. It ...click here to read more

Ascites is an indicator of advanced liver disease and liver cirrhosis. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, separated by the diaphragm. Abdominal organs are contained in a sac called the peritoneum. There is normally no fluid found in this area, except in some women during menstrual cycles and even that is ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce brain cell loss (cerebral atrophy) in old age. Researchers have uncovered that consuming too much meat may actually shrink your brain, but consuming a diet similar to the Mediterranean style can help keep your brain healthy into old age. The findings suggest that those over the age ...click here to read more

Common respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis and COPD can seriously impact a person’s quality of life, but proper diagnosis and treatment can help those who suffer live more comfortably. Understanding the differences between asthma, COPD and bronchitis can help lead to appropriate care. The differences between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, are ...click here to read more