Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Oh, pizza. Who doesn’t love pizza? With a crispy crust, gooey cheese, and frankly, anything else you love can be added on top to make a delicious meal. Pizza, in general, isn’t the healthiest of meals, but specific toppings you put on it can be. Researchers at Penn State University found that if you’re going ...click here to read more

Are you one of those people who wake up and already look forward to your afternoon nap? Don’t be ashamed, sleep is a beautiful thing. Some of us can’t get through a day without a nap just because we are so busy and left exhausted. For others, we nap simply out of boredom. Although napping ...click here to read more

There is a culprit that is robbing you of your energy and leaving you fatigued, but you probably don’t even realize what it is. No, it’s not your sleep habits or your exercise routine. You can’t blame your diet or even medication. So, what exactly is it? It’s anxiety. If you’ve reported being tired and ...click here to read more

Lack of calcium, vitamin D, and aging are some key factors that increase your risk of osteoporosis. But two recent studies have also attributed air pollution to increasing osteoporosis rates. Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, New England Research Institute, Northwestern University, the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, and other notable ...click here to read more

Right atrial enlargement occurs when the heart’s right atrium has increased in size. It usually signals a serious health condition. Here, we look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment options. The heart is made up of four chambers. Healthy heart functioning depends on proper coordination between these chambers. The chambers are called the left atrium ...click here to read more

It’s that time of the year again. The year 2017 is winding down and we are now looking into 2018. One thing people pay close attention to is food trends. Remember the year of kale? Or when turmeric lattes were the “it” drink? Every year, certain foods and beverages take the spotlight for their nutritional ...click here to read more

When it comes to superfoods, broccoli definitely makes the list. Broccoli contains plenty of vitamins including vitamins A, C, and K. It contains 2.6 grams of protein per cup and is low in calories, making it a great item to add to your diet. As for minerals, broccoli contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, ...click here to read more

It has been another informative week here at Bel Marra and we have compiled a list of your best articles for your weekly health news roundup. We discussed about the types and causes of involuntary movement, the treatments and home remedies for an irritable bladder, as well as the most likely causes for bone spurs ...click here to read more