Author Archives : Devon Andre

Devon Andre has been involved in the health and dietary supplement industry for a number of years. Devon has written extensively for Bel Marra Health. He has a Bachelor of Forensic Science from the University of Windsor, and went on to complete a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh. Devon is keenly aware of trends and new developments in the area of health and wellness. He embraces an active lifestyle combining diet, exercise and healthy choices. By working to inform readers of the options available to them, he hopes to improve their health and quality of life.

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Genetic origin of asthma potentially discovered

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting nearly 25 million or about one in 12 people in the U.S. Each day, an estimated 10 Americans die from asthma, with over 3,500 people dying from asthma-related complications in 2015. A new study led by Dr. Manuel Ferreira from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has made great ...click here to read more

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Diaphragm pain: Causes and treatment

Diaphragm pain affects the dome-shaped muscle that separates the thorax (chest) from the abdomen. This muscle plays an important role in the breathing process. When we take a deep breath in, our diaphragm decreases the amount of pressure in the lungs and expands the ribs, allowing the lungs to fill up with air. When we ...click here to read more

Arteriovenous malformation: Causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal connections between arteries and veins and are considered defects in the circulatory system. While they can theoretically occur anywhere in the body, cerebral arteriovenous malformation (in the brain) are the type presenting with the most severe complications. Our circulatory system is needed to provide all living tissue with oxygen-rich blood ...click here to read more

Increased risk of depression-related death seen in women

Depression is often practiced in silence. This can lead to persistent sadness affecting our behavior and emotions. If help is not found or sought after, depression may lead someone to see suicide as an acceptable choice. An estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It can affect ...click here to read more

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