Category Archives: Health News

Snow shoveling can be a pain – literally, if not done correctly. It’s important to shovel snow properly to prevent injury. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Abboud said, “Individuals tend to haste through snow shoveling to avoid being outside in the cold for long periods of time. Unfortunately, rushing through this task can lead to injuries. It ...click here to read more

Green tea is a popular beverage consumed all over the world, but is too much green tea bad for you? Researchers have found that high consumption of green tea impairs fertility function in fruit flies, along with impairing development of their offspring. As of now, the researchers are unsure if high consumption of green tea ...click here to read more

Workplaces can be effective areas to promote diabetes prevention by implementing intervention programs. It has been found that people who work in offices have higher blood sugar, so workplace interventions can help them make healthier lifestyle choices to help reduce the risk of diabetes. For the study employees with prediabetes were identified – elevated blood ...click here to read more

Although the holidays are meant to be joyous, many of us experience holiday sadness or the winter blues. Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, president and CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, said, “The holidays can be an especially difficult time for people who are depressed or grieving. People who are sad or lonely often feel ...click here to read more

A new study suggest that asthma sufferers have nearly double the risk of experiencing chronic migraines. The research looked at over 4,500 patients who, at the beginning of the study in 2008, had less than 15 migraines a month. After a year the researchers checked to see how many people suffered from chronic migraines, which was categorized ...click here to read more

Research suggests that moderate drinking can help benefit seniors with early Alzheimer’s disease. The study consisted of over 320 seniors from Denmark with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers found that those who had two to three drinks daily had a 77 percent lower risk of death during the study period. Researcher Dr. Sine ...click here to read more

A new study found that serious illness could contribute to bone loss. The research consisted of 66 seniors who spent 24 hours on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit (ICU). After one year of hospital stay the patients had 1.6 percent less bone density in their lower spines and 1.2 percent less bone ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common form of arthritis, and 2015 saw many advancements and treatment breakthroughs. These discoveries helped explain relationships between rheumatoid arthritis pain and mood, and even developed possible future treatment options. Bel Marra Health reported all of the innovations surrounding rheumatoid arthritis, and now we have compiled them into our top news ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer that affects men. The risk of developing prostate cancer increases with aging, making it a top health priority for men. In 2015, much information about prostate cancer arose in regards to treatment, screening and even links between prostate cancer and other health ailments. Here is a roundup ...click here to read more

A new study has found that prolonged hours of sleeping and sitting are bad for our health. The negative health effects of persistent sitting have been well researched as of late, and now findings suggest that when combined with long hours of sleep, health side effects can be even worse. The research team looked at ...click here to read more

Depression has been tied to lower breast cancer survival rates, according to the latest findings. Dr. Elizabeth Davies from the King’s College London said, “Low mood and depression are understandable reactions to a breast cancer diagnosis. Clinicians generally know to look out for this, but these findings emphasize the need to ask patients with cancer ...click here to read more

There is a vast amount of mental health issues and mental disorders that affect the elderly. From depression to bipolar and even schizophrenia, mental disorders can be debilitating and stressful, not only for the patients, but for their loved ones as well. Although there is much to learn in regards to mental health, 2015 saw ...click here to read more

There are many changes that occur to our vision and eye health as we age – our risk of developing glaucoma and vision loss increases. Many aging vision problems can be prevented; there are many alternative, sometimes controllable factors that can prevent vision problems from striking. Here is a roundup of Bel Marra Health’s top ...click here to read more

Common heart failure drugs, known as nitrates, are widely prescribed for heart failure patients, but research suggests they may do more harm than good. The findings revealed that nitrates don’t improve quality of life or boost daily activity levels as they are intended. Nitrates are prescribed to treat chest pains so that patients can begin ...click here to read more