Category Archives: General Health

A bladder infection is an extremely uncomfortable condition that can affect the lower urinary tract, and more than 50 percent of all women will suffer from at least one bladder infection at some point in their life. The traditional treatment method for bladder infections is a course of antibiotics; however, taking antibiotics can cause a ...click here to read more

Coxsackieviruses are a group of viruses that can cause a variety of infections and diseases, ranging from mild to serious. There is a type A group and type B group, and coxsackieviruses can be found in adults and children alike. Continue reading to learn more about the approximately 29 viruses that are classified as coxsackie, ...click here to read more

While you may notice a change in the color or smell of your urine, a change in its consistency could also be an indicator of something amiss with your bodily functions. Continue reading to find out what causes oily urine and what it means for your overall health. What causes oily urine There are many ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Sydney has found that breaking the cycle of junk food may be just as easy as falling into it. Researchers set out to examine how food cues, like billboards or commercials, impact the decision-making process when choosing our next meal, and whether they can be manipulated to change ...click here to read more

Wouldn’t it be great if we could live forever? Although science is finding ways to prolong life one day at a time, we have still a long way to go when it comes to immortality. We can’t live forever (yet), but the ongoing scientific research is constantly uncovering factors that can prolong or shorten our ...click here to read more

The tension felt in your muscles when you perform various stretches—like touching your toes—may be caused by fluid in your muscle fibers, according to new research from Brown University. Muscle fibers found in animals and humans are full of incompressible fluid and wrapped in a web of collagen and connective tissue. As a muscle stretches, ...click here to read more

Water has been shown to have a variety of health benefits, from aiding in better skin to relieving fatigue, and a new study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has proven that just a slight increase in your daily water intake could provide a whole host of additional benefits. The study was conducted by ...click here to read more

New research published in Computers in Human Behavior and Performance Enhancement & Health has shown a link between cell phone use and how intensely and effectively you work out. Two studies led by Dr. Michael Rebold of Hiram College and a team of researchers from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania set out to determine whether there ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Is it spring yet? Why is winter taking so long?! And the sad part is, there’s still quite some time to go until it’s all over. But before the spring’s back, we’re all left contemplating whether we should hibernate like a bear. If you are into winter sports, you’re probably out snowboarding, skating, ...click here to read more

Many people experience fatigue after eating, especially when they’ve enjoyed a large lunch or dinner, but why do you feel tired after you eat? Keep reading to learn what causes fatigue after eating, and how you can prevent the excessive sleepiness from hitting you after a meal. Fatigue after eating causes You’ve just polished off ...click here to read more

In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup, with updates on hypertension, tinnitus, middle back pain, orange urine, and ischemic stroke. Masked hypertension prevalent in Americans 21 and older: Study High blood pressure, or hypertension, is more common among Americans 21 years and older than previously thought, according to ...click here to read more

Black stool and other strange poop colors—what do they say about your health? Find out below in Bel Marra Health’s stool color roundup. What your poop (color, smell, and shape) is telling you about your health The subject of stool warrants plenty of attention. That’s because your poop color, smell, and shape say a lot about ...click here to read more

Bladder stones—not to be confused with kidney stones—are formed when minerals inside the bladder lump together and harden. This happens when the bladder doesn’t fully empty itself. For many, bladder stones may be symptomless. If small enough, they can easily be passed when urinating. But in some cases, you may experience symptoms like pain, difficulty urinating, ...click here to read more

When it comes to boosting libido and bedroom performance, we think of the little blue pill right off the bat. But the remedy in question is not all-round solution for that matter. First and foremost, it only targets men, and not women, who are also experiencing a decline in libido as they age. Clearly, a ...click here to read more