Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

As people age, you would think their biggest concern would be their general health care but studies around the world, including in the United States, Canada, and Britain all show the same trend…the elderly are more concerned about losing their independence. Some research shows that they are more worried about independence than they are about ...click here to read more

There are numerous diseases that can run in your family. When a disease runs in the family it essentially means that more than one person in the family has the same condition. While this can be caused by gene mutations, in some cases ailments can take place in families due to environmental factors. The good ...click here to read more

Is your home danger-free from falls and other similar types of accidental injuries? A recent study showed that the incidence of injuries falls at home is as significant as the frequency of injuries associated with vehicular accidents. According to the report of Dr. Keall’s team, who embarked on a research investigation for the World Health ...click here to read more

It’s a problem that has drawn international recognition due to its harmful, not to mention pointless implications. Warren Buffet, one of the world’s richest men, and an 81 year old prostate cancer patient has said that screening for prostate cancer at his age serves absolutely no benefit. He says the harms of the screening on ...click here to read more

There might be no cure, but there is at least some hope for preventative measures for those who have mental health issues specifically surrounding tendencies towards aggressive or angry behavior. New research has identified something within angry mice that also exists in humans, and as a result have found away to shut it off. There ...click here to read more

It’s not exactly what you would expect but it falls into the category of health tips that all mothers should know. New research is showing that getting a flu shot while pregnant could provide some interesting benefits to the immune system of the baby. The Health Tips for New Mothers Researchers which included those at ...click here to read more

It may be surprising, but your kitchen could possibly be causing immune system and lung function damage.  New research from the University of Sheffield shows that pollution levels in some kitchens are higher than levels measured in city hot spots. The Effects of Both on Your Immune System Researchers studied three residential buildings that utilized ...click here to read more

As the population ages in North America, the number of cases of Alzheimer’s disease is also going to rise. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the older population. It is an irreversible, progressive, brain disease that destroys memory and thinking skills and is eventually fatal. There is currently no cure for ...click here to read more