Category Archives: Health News

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disorder that causes pain and stiffness in the joints and can also affect a wide variety of bodily systems. Despite all of its negative effects on the body, rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages. However, a team of researchers from the University of ...click here to read more

The battle of the bulge has been raging for as long as humans have existed, with belly fat being the number one enemy. Also known as abdominal or central obesity, having extra fat around the stomach area has not only been a cause of distress for many people, but has also been specifically linked to ...click here to read more

Remember back in the day when your sexual encounters were spontaneous, full of passion, and seemed to last forever? Some of that may have changed since you’ve gotten older, but it doesn’t mean you have to completely say goodbye to fiery passion. Sure, it may require a bit more thinking and planning, but you can ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness if left untreated, and despite receiving treatment, about 10 percent will still lose their vision. Currently, there isn’t a cure for glaucoma, with current treatment methods focused on slowing its progression and controlling symptoms. However, new research out of Macquarie University in Australia may have found a way ...click here to read more

If you’ve been following the news, it’s been suggested that sitting for a prolonged period of time is as bad for you as smoking. There have been numerous warnings against prolonged sitting, as it can increase the risk of illness and disease along with shortening a person’s life. Unfortunately, many of us are living a ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a bone condition that affects people as they get older and often leads to an increased risk of fractures. It is characterized by weak and brittle bones that commonly affect the hip, wrist, or spine. Osteoporosis is estimated to cause more than 8.9 million fractures every year, resulting in an osteoporotic fracture every ...click here to read more

Over three million Americans are living with glaucoma, an eye condition that results in damage to the optic nerve that is responsible for providing us with the ability to see. Most people affected by the condition are over the age of 60, which is partly because glaucoma is an insidious disease that is commonly diagnosed ...click here to read more

Exercise has always been looked at as a healthy choice in people’s lives. It helps us lose weight, sleep better, strengthen our bones, and can even allow us to live longer. But how exactly does exercise do this for us and why does it make us feel good? A group of researchers from the University ...click here to read more

In places with a dense population of people like a big city, increases in air population levels are expected. Cars, power plants, and even landfills of garbage all produce harmful substances that disperse into the air and potentially into your lungs. It is already known that air pollution is linked to major health conditions such ...click here to read more

Stress is a large contributing factor to sleepless nights. Many of us toss and turn every night because we are just too stressed out. Stress can result from anything and can vary in intensity. Many of us are stressed about money, relationships, work, or even our daily responsibilities. Because the effects of stress on sleep ...click here to read more

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening has been linked to a reduction in death from prostate cancer. The current guidelines for PSA screening outlined by the United States Services Task Force advised against PSA screening for prostate cancer, as there has been a lack of evidence to support if it reduces death rates. Current findings have now ...click here to read more

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a popular diet aimed at controlling high blood pressure. But many patients with high blood pressure also have cholesterol and blood sugar problems, known as metabolic syndrome. Therefore, the DASH diet can go a long way in controlling these other areas too. Another common element is that those ...click here to read more

It is sepsis awareness month, a time when unknowing people are educated about this life-threatening condition that affects so many. It is estimated that every two minutes, someone dies from sepsis in the U.S.—this is more than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and AIDS combined. Sepsis is a toxic or severe response to an infection that ...click here to read more

September 27th is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. It is the largest health promotion event for women of all ages, which focuses on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness. We at Bel Marra want to do our part and inform our female readers about health concerns that affect them or their ...click here to read more