Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Have you had your seasonal flu booster yet? Well, academics have just learned that it could reduce your risk of suffering a stroke in addition to sickness. Researchers from the U.K.’s University of Lincoln and The University of Nottingham found that patients vaccinated against influenza were less likely to suffer a stroke during the same ...click here to read more

Every single day, your body takes a beating from the very food, water and air it uses to keep on ticking. It’s called oxidative stress, from a host of sources. And to counter the damage, your system must make use of what are known as antioxidants. Ever hear of those? Well, it’s a rather simple ...click here to read more

Olives, fish and fruits and vegetables, please, fill my plate! More and more, scientists are finding that people who adopt a Mediterranean diet experience a lower risk of cardiovascular-related death than those who follow a strictly low-fat diet. In a recent study published this February in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers analyzed data on ...click here to read more

The decline in brain function needed for everyday thinking, learning and memory is common as we age. But a new study suggests that nutrients high in antioxidants and other natural ingredients can help boost the speed at which the brains of older adults take in information. Recently, a team of neuroscientists and gerontologists at the ...click here to read more

Eat breakfast. Drink water. Exercise. Healthy lifestyle habits do plenty to keep your heart strong. New research shows that heart-healthy habits will also help you respond better to treatment for depression. In today’s society, depression is very common, affecting more than 350 million people worldwide. Numerous studies have found that depression is a major risk ...click here to read more

Have you ever noticed that on the weekends, you have a lot more time to go out and eat a chili cheese dog or buttered popcorn? Maybe a flavored milkshake or two — or three. These kinds of end-of-the-week splurges aren’t exactly harmful for you. But to lose weight or maintain your fine form, it’s ...click here to read more

A burning ball of gas that provides us with heat and light – that is often the limit of people’s appreciation of the sun. We often forget that the sun actually provides a myriad of health benefits. In fact, a new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests that moderate exposure to sunlight can help ...click here to read more

Is your hair thinning, looking like there’s less and less of it? With full vibrant hair a sign of good health and attractiveness, thin lackluster hair can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. We don’t all have to have the Robert Redford or Brooke Shields locks of beauty, but something to really run our ...click here to read more