Category Archives: Brain Function

In our younger days, we were more adventurous, taking the path least traveled just to see where it led. We were more active, having the energy to stay up late with our friends and loved ones. While it is understandable that this level of activity can only be sustained in our youth, perhaps staying active ...click here to read more

We’ve all had one of those tormenting sleepless nights where you just can’t relax. Everything is irritating and your mind gets constantly distracted by racing thoughts that won’t let you fall asleep. You toss and turn all night long, getting more and more agitated as you realize your precious sleeping hours are slipping away. Once ...click here to read more

Everyone experiences stress from time to time, whether it’s short term stress (acute), such as when someone cuts you off in traffic or when dealing with a difficult client at work, or long-term stress (chronic), like when going through a lengthy divorce or working in hostile conditions. While these may be things we just have ...click here to read more

The way the body transports precious oxygen to tissue all around the body is through the utilization of hemoglobin found in your blood stream. Oxygen is vital for our survival as humans, and according to a new study, stress that humans experience every day may be a driving force behind hemoglobin production. In a research ...click here to read more

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder affecting hundreds and thousands of individuals around the world every day and develops after a person is exposed to a traumatic event like sexual assault, warfare, or even traffic collisions. The lives of these individuals can be severely impacted by this condition, leaving them in a constant ...click here to read more

Losing a night’s sleep might just be a minor nuisance to some, making you feel uneasy and irritable the next day. Some, however, may suffer from insomnia and be unable to get a good night’s sleep. This is more problematic than the odd night of tossing and turning—new studies find that insomnia is linked to ...click here to read more

Do you drink tea? Are you a tea aficionado with a collection of exotic blends from all over the world? Or do you like to keep it simple and classic? Regardless of your preferences, if you’re a tea drinker, you are on the right path. If you are among those people who rarely drink it ...click here to read more

Patients suffering from cases of severe multiple sclerosis (MS) received great news in the form of a new drug approval by the US Food and Drug Administration. The new medication offers hope for the most severe form of the progressive disease. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself. ...click here to read more

Lying awake in bed and not being able to fall asleep is a relatively common occurrence for most people, especially those with insomnia. Insomnia is something people don’t give much attention to, but according to a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, it is associated with an increased risk of heart ...click here to read more

Today is the 9th annual World Autism Awareness Day. It’s a time where the world comes together to increase understanding and acceptance for those living with autism and to learn about autism treatment and therapy. Here at Bel Marra, we are committed to bringing our readers the most relevant information on all health topics, and ...click here to read more

A Spanish study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology states that most women with fibromyalgia say they have memory problems and can’t concentrate, and the majority also suffer from anxiety and depression. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory, and mood issues. ...click here to read more

We often take for granted how easy it is for us to control our bodies. It’s something we don’t really think about at all. Our ability to willingly contract our muscles, see the world through our eyes, and even control our bowel movements are things that just happen effortlessly. However, there is a disease that ...click here to read more

It is generally accepted that lifestyle-related diabetes patients are at an increased risk of developing dementia. Scientists and researchers are dedicating a lot of effort to understand this connection in the hopes of finding new treatments for both of these. Currently, in Europe, approximately 54 million people are living with type 2 diabetes (lifestyle related), ...click here to read more

Experiencing a headache can ruin anyone’s day: it’s painful, annoying, and can prevent you from enjoying your day. But what most people don’t realize is that there are several different kinds of headaches, each with their own unique set of qualities and triggers. This also extends to treatment options, as not all headaches are treated ...click here to read more