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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6 Common Misconceptions about Dementia

When it comes to dementia and Alzheimer’s, there is still much unknown about these diseases. One thing is for sure – patient’s with dementia begin to lose their precious memories. As the world’s population continues to age, more and more individuals will be diagnosed with dementia, as it is primarily a disease related to aging. ...click here to read more

Breakthrough Test May Improve Macular Degeneration Treatment

Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness for those over the age of 60. There is currently no cure for macular degeneration, but treatments are available that can help slow down disease progression. Furthermore, Canadian researchers now suggest that genetic testing may pinpoint which treatments are best for individuals to help slow down macular ...click here to read more

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Frailty Is Associated with Increased Dementia Risk in Elderly

Frailty is associated with increased dementia risk in the elderly. Research findings suggest frailty should be considered in clinical care and management of Alzheimer’s dementia. Professor Kenneth Rockwood explained, “By reducing an individual’s physiological reserve, frailty could trigger the clinical expression of dementia when it might remain asymptomatic in someone who is not frail. This ...click here to read more

The One Spice You Need to Cook with More

Spices are used to enhance food flavoring, but they’re also a great way to improve your health. When it comes to spices, you have options from sweet and salty to strong, mild, and savory. One of the world’s most expensive spice is saffron, with one-pound costing between 500 to 5,000 US dollars. If you’ve ever ...click here to read more

You Won’t Believe These Factors That Can Cause Hearing Loss

There are many other factors aside from exposure to loud noises that can cause hearing loss, ann irreversible health condition. In fact, there are many health conditions associated with hearing loss, including type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, high cholesterol, and certain infections and viruses. In some rare cases, medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin have been ...click here to read more

These Foods Can Make Your Liver Sick

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is slowly becoming the number one cause of liver disease. Symptoms of NAFLD include an enlarged liver, fatigue, pain in the upper right abdomen, abdominal swelling, enlarged blood vessels beneath the skin’s surface, enlarged breasts in men, enlarged spleen, red palms, and yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice). The ...click here to read more

Common Health Myths You Need to Stop Believing

If you’re a female, you’ve probably experienced at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in your life. You were probably made aware of some at-home remedies you could try, such as drinking cranberry juice. You may have tried this and maybe even relayed this information to others. Unfortunately, many of these remedies aren’t useful remedies ...click here to read more

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