Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

When you sleep, are you more like a log or a restless animal? What I mean is do you stay still, only turning over occasionally, or do you kick, punch, jerk, or even scream? If you said the latter, researchers now suggest that this could be an early sign of dementia and Parkinson’s disease. The ...click here to read more

There are a few basic actions that if most people were to incorporate into their lives would promote good health and well-being. These include eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting enough sleep at night. However, sadly, the latter often falls by the wayside. This lack of sleep may be more impactful ...click here to read more

If you regularly monitor your blood pressure, you may have noticed more spikes. You may be puzzled by this because you are adhering to a healthy lifestyle and taking your medication regularly, but there is another reason why your blood pressure isn’t being well controlled as of late. It’s because it’s winter. You see, then ...click here to read more

A recent study uncovered that the Amish may be harboring the secret to the fountain of youth, and it can be found deep within their genes. The study uncovered that a genetic mutation among Amish living in Indiana not only protected them against type 2 diabetes, but promoted a longer life too. Furthermore, an experimental ...click here to read more

When it comes to men’s health, there is much talk regarding testosterone levels. As testosterone levels drop, many changes can occur in men, and some even call this “manopause” because these changes affect men similar to how drops in estrogen affect women in menopause. Low testosterone can reduce libido, increase weight gain, cause low energy, ...click here to read more

There are many causes of fatigue including poor sleep, bad diet, lack of exercise, and even medical conditions. But did you know that your computer, tablet, and smartphones are also causing you to be fatigued? It’s true, and it’s becoming a growing problem as more and more of us are being exposed to long hours ...click here to read more

To get a good night’s sleep, you can try several different tactics including counting sheep, taking a pill, meditating, making your room cooler, or drinking warm milk or tea. Or, you can have sex, which is now shown to be pretty effective at helping you catch up on your ZZZs. Initial research found that the ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that commonly affects older women. In osteoporosis, bones become fragile and brittle, increasing the risk of breaks and fractures leading to disability and a lower quality of life. In osteoporosis, the body’s ability to create more bone becomes limited, so more bone is being broken down than replaced. Some may ...click here to read more