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Having high cholesterol can be quite bothersome. Having to continually watch what you eat and remembering to always take your medicine can be a pain. Oftentimes, the most commonly prescribed medication are statins, which unfortunately come with a whole bunch of side effects such as muscle aches, weakness, and flushing of the skin. However, a ...click here to read more

Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) can often be difficult to diagnose because it can present symptoms similar to high stomach acid, like heartburn. The condition itself is often underrated but involves a low production of stomach acid. Stomach acid is produced by the parietal cells found in the stomach. When there is a complete lack of ...click here to read more

No one wants to fall or trip, especially the elderly. We know that the senior population is at a significantly higher risk of succumbing to injury after experiencing a fall because their bones tend to be brittle, have less fat to cushion falls, and don’t heal as quickly as they used to. Falls are a ...click here to read more

The feet are durable and flexible parts of the human body that are more complex than you would think. They’re made up of tendons, bones, joints, and tissues that all work together to allow us to stand upright, walk, and run. Feet have five toes each, and the big toe is remarkable. It leaves the ...click here to read more

Dear friends, Last week, the unthinkable happened to me: I got sick. Now, you may think I’m being overdramatic or that getting sick isn’t a big deal really, but to me it is. Why? Well, I work incredibly hard not to get sick. I run my body like a car—I get check-ups to make sure ...click here to read more

The cold temperatures and changing of the seasons may find you fighting an irritating cough, and while coughing is a natural reflex to help clear your lungs and airways, persistent coughing can be both annoying and painful. Continue reading to learn about what can cause a cough and how you can beat it. A cough ...click here to read more

Irritability and mood swings in men are common symptoms of andropause and may be referred to as irritable male syndrome (IMS). IMS can be caused by high cortisol levels and may cause men to act out or become depressed. To learn more about this condition, including its connection to low testosterone, symptoms, causes, and treatment, ...click here to read more

While it is a symptom commonly associated with women, hot flashes may also occur in men and leave them feeling intense sensations of warmth that aren’t caused by immediate surroundings or climate. While women may experience hot flashes during menopause, hot flashes in men can occur for a variety of reasons. Continue reading to learn ...click here to read more

In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup, featuring information on hip pain in women, explosive diarrhea, blood pressure, and agnosia. Hip pain in women: Causes and pain relief tips One of the most commonly complained about ailments in older people is hip pain. Depending on how severe your ...click here to read more

Portal hypertension is high blood pressure in the portal venous system. These are the veins that come from the stomach, intestines, spleen, and pancreas, and they merge into the portal vein that further branches out into smaller vessels and extends to the liver. If the vessels in the liver become blocked, this can contribute to ...click here to read more

New research has found an association between obesity and two rare forms of cancer—esophageal cancer and stomach cancer. The study from the U.S. National Cancer Institute revealed that people who were overweight in their 20s had a 60 to 80 percent higher chance of developing these forms of cancer than those who had maintained a ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Loyola University Health System have created a noninvasive alternative to a colonoscopy that simply requires swallowing a “pill.” The capsule contains two miniature cameras on either end and can be swallowed with a glass of water and flushed down the toilet once it has worked its way through the digestive tract. As ...click here to read more

The colder weather has many of us wishing for sunny skies and sandy beaches, but before you hop on that plane to your winter getaway, it may be beneficial to review these travel tips to keep you germ-free on your flight. Planes put large groups of people from different areas together in close proximity and ...click here to read more

Explosive or severe diarrhea is not an everyday occurrence, so knowing what to expect when it occurs is helpful. In a regular stool, three-quarters are water and the remaining quarter is made up of undigested carbs, fiber, protein, fat, mucus, and intestinal secretions. Your large intestine absorbs the excess fluid so your stool isn’t usually ...click here to read more