Category Archives: Health News

Another week has gone by, which means it’s time for your weekly health news roundup. It was an informative week, as we discussed ear fullness and its various causes and treatment options, what causes low blood pressure with high heart rate, as well as what may be causing neck spasms and the various treatments available. ...click here to read more

The last seven days of October are a time to celebrate Respiratory Care Week. The AARC: American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and the Nebraska Society for Respiratory Care (NSRC) encourage therapists and departments to organize events and festivities to celebrate, motivate, educate, inspire, and learn about recognizing and improving lung health. We at Bel ...click here to read more

Regular exercise has numerous health benefits including improved cardiorespiratory health, healthy weight maintenance, strong muscles, and even an improved sex life. Not only does exercise give you a stronger body, but it can boost confidence because you will look and feel better. To add to that, certain exercises target specific body areas, which can improve ...click here to read more

This coming week is Perk up Your Liver week! It is a time to take a coffee break with your friends and family, not only to spread information about various liver diseases, but also to help reduce liver damage as well. This is because drinking coffee can, in fact, reduce the chances of developing preventable ...click here to read more

Ischial tuberosity pain (sit bone pain) can make it very difficult for one to sit comfortably. The name of this condition stems from its bony location found in the pelvis called the ischial tuberosity. This area is located at the bottom portion of the pelvic bone and is essentially a bony protrusion that carries much ...click here to read more

Often, when we are feeling sad, we do things that comfort ourselves. This may be eating in excess, staying in bed, or just being alone for a period of time. Some of us seek more immediate means to change our mood, like drinking alcohol, often in excess. A Yale-Penn study of the genetics of drug ...click here to read more

Having visible veins running along your legs can be unsightly. Many individuals who live with visible veins may be too embarrassed to wear shorts or dresses as a result. Some women may even apply make-up or wear dark pantyhose to disguise those visible veins. Although visible veins may not be the most attractive, for many ...click here to read more

Otomycosis (ear fungus) is a fungal infection in the ears that tends to be a problem for people who live in warm areas of the world. Avid swimmers, individuals who suffer from diabetes, or people who have chronic medical and skin conditions can also experience ear fungus. Otomycosis is also called mycotic otitis externa or ...click here to read more

At some point in your life, you probably experienced a muscle spasm, or maybe muscle spasms are a somewhat regular occurrence for you. They are incredibly painful and occur suddenly. For many of us, muscle spasms are more common throughout the night. In fact, statistics reveal that nearly 60 percent of American adult’s experience nocturnal ...click here to read more

Suffering from substernal chest pain can be quite painful. It is a type of pain felt behind the sternum bone; a flat bone located in the middle of the chest. This bone may also be referred to as the breastbone. Due to the relative location of substernal pain, it is often confused with a variety ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes affects more than one in 10 adults who are 20 years or older in the United States, with an estimated 1.5 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with the metabolic condition every year. Type 2 diabetes treatment primarily consists of managing symptoms and controlling blood sugar, however, new research suggests we are ...click here to read more

Depression is often practiced in silence. This can lead to persistent sadness affecting our behavior and emotions. If help is not found or sought after, depression may lead someone to see suicide as an acceptable choice. An estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It can affect ...click here to read more

One aspect of life that seems to hit a steady decline as we get older is our sex drive and our frequency of sex. When you were young and newly married, your sex life was probably flourishing and at its highest. This may have started to decline with the introduction or children or maybe just ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever visited a spa or a gym, you may have noticed a sauna. Maybe on your visit, you used the sauna to unwind, relax, and ease sore muscles, but you probably didn’t realize that you were also improving your heart health too. A recent study uncovered that frequent sauna use boosts heart health. ...click here to read more