Category Archives: Health News

Muscle soreness and inflammation can occur for a number of reasons like injury, infection, or chronic disease. Muscle inflammation is known as myositis, and in some types of myositis, the immune system wrongfully attacks itself, resulting in muscle inflammation. This causes damage to the muscles – also known as an autoimmune disease. There are prescribed ...click here to read more

After a busy day, there is nothing nicer than sinking into your couch in front of the TV. Flipping through the channels and dozing off may seem like a relaxing night, but this habit can increase your risk of a dangerous blood clot. The study followed over 15,000 people and the researchers found that the ...click here to read more

There are several different reasons for someone to experience poor circulation in their legs including diabetes, peripheral artery disease, and even varicose veins. Poor blood circulation can be a life-threatening condition, so it’s important that you speak to your doctor about treatment before it’s too late. When blood can’t properly circulate, oxygenated blood can’t reach ...click here to read more

Television has become a big part of people’s lives. We use it to catch up on the latest news, enjoy our favorite shows, and even employ its services to distract our children when we want some peace and quiet. While watching TV in moderation is not too much of a concern, a recent study conducted ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder of the nervous system manifesting as a tremor in the hand at first, but then developing into stiffness and slowing of movements. There are several other symptoms of Parkinson’s such as loss of expression of the face, soft or slurred speech, and thinking and behavior problems. While treatment for Parkinson’s ...click here to read more

There is a culprit that is robbing you of your energy and leaving you fatigued, but you probably don’t even realize what it is. No, it’s not your sleep habits or your exercise routine. You can’t blame your diet or even medication. So, what exactly is it? It’s anxiety. If you’ve reported being tired and ...click here to read more

Drinking water is essential for human life. In fact, the longest we can survive without water is about three days, while the longest we can survive without food is three weeks. For most people, drinking tap water—which has added fluoride—is the only way they stay hydrated, while others choose alternative methods of getting water. Having ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, If you don’t like hitting the gym or working out for that matter but are still concerned about your health and have weight loss goals, don’t fret. I have some solutions for you. I totally get it, gym memberships are expensive, and the gym can be quite intimidating, especially if you’re new. But ...click here to read more

It has been another informative week here at Bel Marra and we have compiled a list of your best articles for your weekly health news roundup. We discussed about the types and causes of involuntary movement, the treatments and home remedies for an irritable bladder, as well as the most likely causes for bone spurs ...click here to read more

For many people, chewing and swallowing is a simple process that does not produce any cause for concern. But when something is amiss and not performing as it should, we become worried. Our oral cavity is made up of several structures involved in digesting food. Our jaw muscles, tongue, and esophagus all work in concert ...click here to read more

Protein is a building block of the body. It’s an amino acid that is an important part of a healthy diet. Protein helps to repair cells and make new ones, especially muscle. Good sources of protein include meats, milk, fish, and eggs. A recent study conducted by researchers from New Zealand, Austria, and Demark have ...click here to read more

According to the 2012 National Health Survey (NHIS), more than 25 million Americans experience some form of pain every day, with more than 17.6 percent of American adults suffering from “severe levels.” This has led to overutilization of painkiller medication, the most potent of which are opioids. This has led to a crisis in America. ...click here to read more

Owning a furry friend can be a source of love and affection that can’t be found anywhere else. Simply owning a pet can be a great improvement to quality of life, even helping to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. A new study wanted to look deeper into the effect that pets, specifically owning a dog, ...click here to read more

There is a natural decline that occurs with aging that can make you feel older than you are. You may be weaker, unsteady, and your ability to perform simple tasks becomes hindered. It is well known that muscle loss is a common problem with aging, so taking the necessary steps to prevent muscle loss is ...click here to read more