Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

It has been documented that hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of cognitive impairment. New research suggests that vision loss may share the same link. The study looked at data collected from two large American studies and the researchers found that seniors who had difficulties seeing objects from a distance were two to ...click here to read more

September has been designated pain awareness month. It is a time when various organizations work to inform the public about issues in pain management. We at Bel Marra want to do our part for this worthy cause and have taken the time to compile a list of our best articles on the subject. You will ...click here to read more

September 22nd is fall prevention day in the United States. Falls are a leading cause of injury, death, and disability, especially in the older population. We at Bel Marra recognize this serious issue and what to inform our readers about disorders that could affect them and the best way to protect yourself. To give you ...click here to read more

Marijuana use has seen a gradual acceptance by the general public in the last couple of decades as it has proven to have some beneficial medical properties. But it is it still regarded by many as being a harmful drug that can have negative side effects on users, especially in the very young. For the ...click here to read more

You know by now that drinking water is an integral part of good health. Sure, water keeps us hydrated, it keeps us alert, it helps removes toxins, and it helps promote the good health of all bodily functions. But did you know that it can also work to help protect you against memory loss? A ...click here to read more

Previous studies in women revealed that a drop in estrogen and progesterone after menopause is responsible for hearing loss and that hormone therapy can minimize this. But the latest findings now suggest that late natural menopause and the use of oral hormonal therapies could increase the risk of hearing loss in women. The study began ...click here to read more

Semen analysis or, as most people call it, sperm count tests, can study the health of a man’s sperm and determine if there is in fact a low sperm count. Usually, a semen analysis looks at the number of sperm, the shape of sperm, and the movement of sperm, which is referred to as “sperm ...click here to read more

If you start your day with a cup of coffee, then you may live longer than someone who does not. There have been numerous studies on the health benefits of coffee, with the most notable one suggesting that it could improve the health of your liver. Well, the latest findings suggest that coffee could also ...click here to read more