Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Sleep deprivation is an epidemic, this according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC estimates nearly 70 millions Americans suffer from a sleep or wakefulness disorder. Sleep deprivation can affect our health and our ability to perform tasks. In the case of doctors, who are often sleep deprived or have shift ...click here to read more

Protein is an essential part of our diet as it aids in muscle and tissue repair, provides specific immune defense and keeps us energized. Furthermore, a new study has revealed that high protein foods can also boost cardiovascular health. The research was done by the University of East Anglia where researchers suggest high protein foods ...click here to read more

Pregnancy can cause changes to your health, like morning sickness for example. If a pregnant woman has high blood pressure, new research suggests this can contribute to deteriorated health in the future. Additionally, researchers have uncovered that siblings of pregnant women with high blood pressure also develop degenerated health down the road. Brothers, in particular, ...click here to read more

Estimates reveal one in four women over the age of 65 have osteoporosis of the hip or spine. Hormones are thought to play a large role in the development and onset of osteoporosis. When women go through menopause, production of estrogen is greatly reduced thus weakening bones. Research now suggests that a growth hormone can ...click here to read more

A popular method for dieting is to count calories. Recommended daily calories for a sedentary senior male is around 2,000 and 1,600 for females. Of course, this would increase if a person is active. Counting calories seems like a universal way to lose or maintain weight, but it’s important to keep in mind every person ...click here to read more

If you’re tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep at night, and then hitting the snooze button again and again the following day, you’re not alone. Insomnia and difficulty sleeping are common problems that most people experience at one (or more) time in their lives. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 30-35 percent ...click here to read more

If you’ve never touched a cigarette or have quit smoking, congratulations! You are steps ahead of being healthier for longer in comparison to smokers. If you’ve experienced a heart attack and were a smoker previously, research suggests quitting can improve your mental health – aside from improving your heart and health overall, of course! Published ...click here to read more

Depression goes beyond the normal ups and downs of life. Sufferers of depression experience days, months and years of extreme lows that include a disinterest in life. Although the exact cause of depression is unknown, genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role in the development of depression. New research suggests that teenagers ...click here to read more