Category Archives: General Health

Memory loss can disrupt a person’s daily life, present challenges with planning or problem solving, and even make it difficult to perform previously familiar tasks. These are all attributes of a condition called Alzheimer’s disease, which affects nearly 5.5 million Americans today. While being forgetful from time to time is not much of a concern, ...click here to read more

A hamstring strain means that you have pulled one or more of the muscles situated on the back of your upper leg, which we refer to as the thigh. This is the kind of strain that occurs when a muscle becomes overstretched and tears. It can be painful and in some cases makes for difficult ...click here to read more

A recent study uncovered that the Amish may be harboring the secret to the fountain of youth, and it can be found deep within their genes. The study uncovered that a genetic mutation among Amish living in Indiana not only protected them against type 2 diabetes, but promoted a longer life too. Furthermore, an experimental ...click here to read more

Diamonds are considered the hardest material on the planet and have a number of different industrial applications. However, this commonly found gemstone is more often associated with proposals and getting married, more so than for its practical uses. Diamonds may now have an additional application as new research suggests that nanodiamonds could prevent infections after ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, The year is very quickly coming to a close, and before we can move into 2018, let’s reminisce about 2017 for a bit. When it comes to health and fitness, 2017 saw a variety of different trends including a move to more plant-based proteins, more holistic approaches to eating and well-being, and focusing ...click here to read more

Esophageal varices are enlarged or swollen blood vessels in the throat and are a manifestation of abnormal blood flow to the liver. Esophageal varices are commonly found in patients with chronic liver disease (liver cirrhosis). Blood flow obstruction causes the blood vessels in the esophagus to dilate due to increased back pressure. The most problematic ...click here to read more

Achieving and maintaining a good sense of balance and stability is arguably one of the most difficult and important things a person can do to live a healthy lifestyle. Whether you need to improve your physical, mental, or emotional state, there are numerous effective approaches you can take to work on all three simultaneously or ...click here to read more

Although thousands of men and women suffer from bladder-related health issues, it still continues to be a topic that isn’t often discussed. A survey titled Peehavior found that 62 percent of women aged 40 to 65 don’t think about their bladder health at all. This is quite unfortunate because many women are suffering from leaks ...click here to read more

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is often characterized by the inability to perform most activities due to feelings of tiredness. What’s more troubling is that no amount of sleep or energy drinks seem to help. We at Bel Marra feel this is an important condition that our readers should stay informed about, so we have gathered ...click here to read more

Muscle atrophy or muscle wasting is a medical term defined as a decrease in muscle mass. There are generally two forms of muscle atrophy; disuse atrophy and neurogenic atrophy. Both present similarly but have significant differences in the cause of muscle wasting. The former is a loss of muscle due to lack of physical activity ...click here to read more

Life is filled with hazards that can seriously encumber our health or even be life-threatening, but we do our best to try to avoid them. We wear our seat belt, we look both ways before crossing the street, but one hazard that is nearly impossible to avoid is the quality of the air we breathe. ...click here to read more

There is an ongoing debate about carbohydrates. Are they healthy? Should you cut them out of your diet? What’s the right amount you should be eating? Then there’s the debate of the right carbohydrates to eat, meaning refined versus whole grains. It can be quite confusing, to say the least. When it comes to carbohydrates, ...click here to read more

Involuntary muscle movements are often thought of as a twitch or spasm that occurs briefly but resolves on its own. However, there are many conditions where uncontrollable body movements become a persistent feature of everyday life and can affect almost any part of the body, including the neck, face, and limbs. This article will go ...click here to read more

Irritable bladder is a term used to describe people suffering from involuntary bladder contractions, which lead to a sudden and urgent need to urinate. Irritable bladder syndrome is often referred to as urge incontinence. When people ask, what is irritable bladder syndrome, doctors usually explain that there are common stimuli that can aggravate the bladder ...click here to read more