Category Archives: Health News

A germ linked to gum disease may also be tied to rheumatoid arthritis according to research findings. The discovery may help pinpoint the potential origins of rheumatoid arthritis. Co-author of the study Dr. Felipe Andrade explained, “If we’re right, this will totally change the view of rheumatoid arthritis and treatment of patients.” Unfortunately, the findings ...click here to read more

If hot flashes and night sweats weren’t bad enough to experience during menopause, a new study has found that shortness of breath may be added to the list as well. The study found that throughout menopause women find themselves dealing with shortness of breath and other respiratory issues. Study author Kai Triebner explained, “Women are ...click here to read more

A new study has found that using cushioned shoe inserts isn’t enough to prevent injury, but wearing orthotics may help. Orthotics are modeled to a person’s foot and were shown in the study to be more successful in reducing injury compared to store-bought cushioned shoe inserts. Review author Daniel Bonanno explained, “There appears to be ...click here to read more

Your best defense against the flu this season is getting the flu shot and yet new numbers reveal that only 40 percent of Americans have received it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that the number of people who got a flu shot this year is very similar to last year’s tally. ...click here to read more

A new study has found that patients taking statins – cholesterol-lowering drugs – have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Southern California and University of Arizona analyzed 399,979 men and women and found that those taking statins for two years or more had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s ...click here to read more

A new study has found that changes in sleep – sleeping too long or too short – can alter gut bacteria. Researchers suggest that these changes can contribute to metabolic conditions such as obesity, or type 2 diabetes. For the study, nine male participants with normal healthy weight were selected. The researchers limited the sleep ...click here to read more

Pets have been found to help aid in mental illness management based on research findings. Researchers from the U.K. surveyed over 50 adults with long-term mental illness to uncover the role which pets play. The responses unveiled that 60 percent of respondents placed pets in the central and most important circle – above family, friends ...click here to read more

Seniors in assisted living facilities benefit from intimate and social relationships. The study examined relationships among couples living in assisted living and found that later-life couplehood or companionship – regardless of marriage status – could benefit seniors’ well-being. On the other hand, there were some detrimental outcomes including feeling the burden of caring for the ...click here to read more

A new study has found that yoga can improve blood pressure among prehypertension patients. Prehypertension means that elevated blood pressure is close to the dangerous levels, but can be brought down to reduce one’s risk of hypertension – high blood pressure. Lead author Dr. Ashutosh Angrish explained, “Patients with prehypertension (slightly elevated blood pressure) are ...click here to read more

Asthma patients have higher rates of insomnia, according to research findings. Scientists found that insomnia was more common among people with asthma and is associated with poorer asthma control, as well as depression and anxiety. Asthma patients often report sleeping troubles, but the prevalence of insomnia and its link to asthma have long been unknown. ...click here to read more

Sweet potatoes are known to be superfoods in their own right, but a new study suggests that consuming waste water from sweet potatoes cooking may offer up a trimmer waistline. Researchers found that the starchy waste left behind in the water after cooking made mice slimmer. The mice in the study consumed high-fat diets and ...click here to read more

Researchers are exploring the possible effects of marijuana on vision. The researchers found abnormal changes in the eyes’ retina associated with regular use of cannabis. The researchers aimed to explore the effects of marijuana use on the function of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). Marijuana is known to act on the central neurotransmission, so studying the ...click here to read more

A new study has found that adolescents with a high body mass index (BMI) are at a higher risk of suffering from cognitive impairment in their midlife years. To investigate this association, the researchers analyzed 507 people who were tracked on average for 33 years, beginning at the age of 17. The participants completed computerized ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents Bel Marra Health’s latest news articles on Alzheimer’s disease, protein leakage, brain fog, cervical spondylosis, and immune system. This week, we discussed the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, protein leakage in kidney disease, brain fog causes and prevention methods, causes and treatment of cervical spondylosis, and the best foods ...click here to read more