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Sjögren’s syndrome may raise the risk of heart attack, stroke and pulmonary hypertension, according to research. Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune inflammatory disease; the body’s immune system attacks the glands where fluid is excreted, like the tear or saliva glands. When this occurs the eyes are unable to produce tears, the mouth becomes very dry ...click here to read more

Heart disease has always been the number one killer of Americans but now new research suggests it affects more people than ever – one in three. In 2013 heart disease was responsible for claiming the lives of 801,000 Americans which includes heart conditions like heart attack, heart failure, and valve and artery disease. In the ...click here to read more

Adults who eat fermented foods have a decrease in social anxiety. The study came out of the University of Maryland School of Social Work, where researchers investigated a possible association between social anxiety and fermented foods, which are known to contain probiotics. They found that young adults who consume more fermented foods have fewer social ...click here to read more

CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) use in obstructive sleep apnea reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence. It has been observed that in patients with heart failure, high blood pressure and stroke, there is a high prevalence of sleep apnea – a sleep disorder where a person stops breathing for brief moments throughout the night. Although an evident ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia is associated with a higher risk of stress, anxiety and depression. Aside from being a physical disease – patients with fibromyalgia live with chronic pain – fibromyalgia is also very much a psychological disease and is closely associated with stress and depression. Although much research has revealed the association between the conditions, the exact ...click here to read more

Lupus – systemic lupus erythematosus – increases the risk of osteoporosis and bone loss. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that is more common among women. Osteoporosis has commonly been seen in lupus patients with risk factors including prolonged use of glucocorticoids, cyclophosphamide and possibly gonadotropin-releasing-hormone agonists. Specifically in premenopausal women with lupus, inflammation and medications ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease risk in elderly due to mild cognitive impairment can increase with stress. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is part of the stages leading up to Alzheimer’s disease. In this stage symptoms of memory loss are noticeable but do not interfere with the person’s everyday life. Mild cognitive impairment is when memory and cognitive abilities ...click here to read more

High levels of triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease. Triglycerides are the fat found in our blood and work to provide the body with energy. Extra triglycerides become stored for a future date when they are required. Numerous research has suggested that high levels of triglycerides increases the risk of heart disease. Triglycerides ...click here to read more

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, an anxiety disorder, is often associated with those who have gone to war. PTSD happens after people have experienced traumatic events and continue to recall stressors. Symptoms of PTSD can come in the form of nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of detachment. Since PTSD is most commonly associated with ...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

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

Cold sores (herpes simplex virus) can raise the risk of memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Cold sores are not only unsightly to look at and uncomfortable, but they can be a sign of serious health problems as well. Previous research on cold sores has found that they can be tied to memory loss, but more ...click here to read more

Recent findings suggest that poorer children have triple the risk of being obese, so researchers aimed to identify the link between the two. The researchers used data from nearly 20,000 families across the UK and measured information from children at ages five and 11. At age five, children had double the risk of being obese ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that one out of every four dollars spent by company healthcare plans is associated with an unhealthy choice, such as smoking, stress and obesity. Even though many companies have workplace wellness programs, there are still billions of dollars being spent on health problems associated with unhealthy lifestyle choices. Researchers from the University ...click here to read more