Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is often characterized by the inability to perform most activities due to feelings of tiredness. What’s more troubling is that no amount of sleep or energy drinks seem to help. We at Bel Marra feel this is an important condition that our readers should stay informed about, so we have gathered ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by in the world of health news and we have covered quite a bit. To get you caught up on all the important topics that matter to you, we have compiled a list of our best news articles in our weekly health news roundup. You will find information on dyssomnia, stage ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in America for people over the age of 45. Our vision naturally declines as we age, but for some, it can get so bad that performing everyday tasks becomes a challenge. Other common eye diseases that can occur when aging include cataracts and glaucoma, and ...click here to read more

Dementia is a condition characterized by memory loss and a decreased ability to think. The global prevalence of this condition typically affects those aged 60 and older with an estimated 3.5 million people around the world living with dementia as of 2010. We at Bel Marra recognize how difficult dementia progression can be, so we ...click here to read more

The first week of December is Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Awareness Week, a time when we all come to together to spread information and those affected share their personal experiences living with the inflammatory bowel disease. We at Bel Marra want to do our fair share of spreading the word, so we have compiled a ...click here to read more

There are several different reasons for someone to experience poor circulation in their legs including diabetes, peripheral artery disease, and even varicose veins. Poor blood circulation can be a life-threatening condition, so it’s important that you speak to your doctor about treatment before it’s too late. When blood can’t properly circulate, oxygenated blood can’t reach ...click here to read more

Although there is no cure for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, early detection is still important so that treatments can be put in place to slow down disease progression. Unfortunately, detecting dementia and Alzheimer’s disease isn’t always the easiest and diagnostic methods aren’t always the most reliable, until now, of course. Researchers found small opacities that ...click here to read more

For some, soy is a great meat alternative as it contains protein. On the other hand, there has been some controversy surrounding soy’s implications on health. This is because components in soy may act as estrogen, which can be problematic, especially in regards to cancer risk. The latest finding on soy is that consuming foods ...click here to read more