Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Researchers have identified an immune system glitch that if present in an individual can lead to an increased risk of dying. The increase in risk of dying with this immune system problem is significant, with individuals experiencing a four-fold increase in death risk if the glitch is present. The immune system glitch that researchers have ...click here to read more

People start working out for many different reasons; some begin working out in an attempt to achieve good health while others start working out for quick weight loss. But, could working out excessively be causing your body harm? A new report published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reviewed previous literature on exercise and heart health and ...click here to read more

If you are a cancer survivor you know that cancer prevention can consume your life. However, recent research shows that approximately half of all cancer survivors die of non-cancer causes. This new research shows that cancer survivors should not only worry about new cancer development but should also be concerned with taking preventative steps to ...click here to read more

It’s something unusual to watch out for. Stress could be turning your father, brother or husband into a social whiz. According to a new mental health study, many men are considerably more sociable when they are stressed out. The new study, published May 16 in the journal Psychological Science says that men who are under ...click here to read more

The process of aging has been strongly associated with changes in various parts of the body, including weight gain, wrinkles, joint pain, and loss of stamina. In terms of the reproductive system, aging is also linked to a decrease in the production of sex-specific hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone in women. The male population ...click here to read more

Experiencing chronic back pain due to inflammation may often result in lower productivity and deterioration in one’s quality of life. This musculoskeletal condition is characterized by the inflammation of the bones and joints in the back, which in turn decreases the capacity for movement. Chronic back pain may also affect sleeping patterns or insomnia, resulting ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for another reason to add dark chocolate to the list of heart healthy foods that you should consume for good health, you may be excited by recent research from Australia. The researchers of the study, published in BMJ, found that the benefits of dark chocolate consumption can be beneficial in reducing the ...click here to read more

It could be one of the most simple studies aimed at getting people off the couch to date. A new Northwestern Medicine study outlines the idea of the “domino effect” and what it means for obesity and weight gain. The reports say that the theory is easy. If you simply change one bad habit, it ...click here to read more