Category Archives: General Health

A few days have passed since we all lost an hour of sleep but if you haven’t quite adjusted to the time change yet, it may be due to your genes. Researcher Dr. Joseph Takahashi explained, “It is likely that advancing our clocks in the spring would more affect owls, those individuals who tend to ...click here to read more

Canadians living with cystic fibrosis—a serious lung condition—have higher survival rates than Americans, according to latest study findings. In fact, Canadians with cystic fibrosis live 10 years longer than Americans. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder, mainly affecting lungs, as well as the digestive tract. In this condition, a thick, sticky mucus clogs the lungs, ...click here to read more

What is one thing that spells morning, energy, and productivity for most of us? You guessed it right, it’s coffee! For many people, coffee is an ingredient part of their work routine and is just as important for a productive day at work as their computer or their tool box. Some take it a step ...click here to read more

Your nails may be revealing more about your overall health than you think. Changes in color, texture, and strength can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions that range from minor to serious. Continue reading to learn what some common changes to the appearance of your fingernails may mean for your health. Pale nails: ...click here to read more

A recent study has found that older adults are more likely to make riskier decisions than younger adults—results that contradict popular belief. While old age is associated with wisdom, this new research from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development has found that older adults are more optimistic about the outcomes of risk-taking thanks to ...click here to read more

It’s often assumed that eating healthy costs a lot of money, meaning if you can’t afford big-name superfoods you end up buying cheaper fast food to satisfy your hunger. Unfortunately, as you know, not eating well can contribute to various health repercussions. There are many “superfoods” out there that health experts have advocated for. But ...click here to read more

Everyone knows about varicose veins and everyone dreads them. Aside from the obvious aesthetic concern—bluish, unsightly, bulging veins aren’t particularly attractive—varicose veins spell discomfort, pain, and even dangerous health hazards like blood clots, ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis. The symptoms of varicosis extend beyond the visual symptoms. Patients commonly report itchiness, fatigue, swelling, and discomfort. ...click here to read more

A bladder neck obstruction affects the group of muscles that connect from the bladder to the urethra. These muscles are responsible for holding in urine and releasing it when appropriate. When the bladder neck becomes obstructed, urine flow can be disrupted. This means urine may be prevented from being expelled or it may leak out ...click here to read more

You may have heard about antioxidants, but do you fully understand what they are or how they can improve our health? Antioxidants are naturally occurring compounds found in many varieties of fruits and vegetables. These compounds help maintain health by protecting the body’s cells from damage resulting from oxidants. Oxidants are beneficial in their own ...click here to read more

In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup, featuring information on the benefits of sleeping on the floor, hearing loss, low estrogen in women, sensitive teeth, and obesity. How sleeping on the floor can be healthy It may sound strange, but sleeping on the floor might actually improve your ...click here to read more

A new restaurant has opened in New York City that is taking the idea of “brain food” to the next level. The eatery consulted and went into business with Dr. Alon Seifan – a neurologist specializing in aging and dementia – and serves up meals that consist of only five food groups: fruits, vegetables, legumes, ...click here to read more

World Kidney Day was Thursday March 9, 2017 and the campaign raised awareness about the importance of kidneys to our overall health. In recognition of this global awareness campaign, Bel Marra Health has compiled a list of informative articles related to kidney health and included information regarding the urine specific gravity test, kidney failure, the ...click here to read more

A new study from Japan has found that adults over the age of 60 who lose a lot of teeth are more likely to develop dementia than those who lose less. Researchers followed 1,566 Japanese adults who were dementia-free at the onset of the study for five years. The beginning of the study had participants ...click here to read more

Clocks spring forward one hour this Sunday and many are not prepared to lose this extra hour of sleep. Daylight saving time occurs this weekend, meaning clocks will jump forward one hour early Sunday morning and leave many feeling sluggish. Combat this seasonal tiredness with some tips compiled from doctors across the country so that ...click here to read more