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Dear Friends, Is it spring yet? Why is winter taking so long?! And the sad part is, there’s still quite some time to go until it’s all over. But before the spring’s back, we’re all left contemplating whether we should hibernate like a bear. If you are into winter sports, you’re probably out snowboarding, skating, ...click here to read more

New research published in the Journal of Medicinal Food has shown that the bioactive components of certain edible and medicinal mushrooms may aid in the prevention and delay of dementia. Researchers from the University of Malaya have suggested that the activity of the bioactive compounds in certain mushrooms may aid in the growth of nerves ...click here to read more

Black stool and other strange poop colors—what do they say about your health? Find out below in Bel Marra Health’s stool color roundup. What your poop (color, smell, and shape) is telling you about your health The subject of stool warrants plenty of attention. That’s because your poop color, smell, and shape say a lot about ...click here to read more

Bladder stones—not to be confused with kidney stones—are formed when minerals inside the bladder lump together and harden. This happens when the bladder doesn’t fully empty itself. For many, bladder stones may be symptomless. If small enough, they can easily be passed when urinating. But in some cases, you may experience symptoms like pain, difficulty urinating, ...click here to read more

If you’re an older male then your doctor may have discussed with you a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate and found in the blood. The value of the PSA blood test is that it can offer some important insight into your health, including the possibility of prostate cancer. ...click here to read more

Highly demanding jobs often result in intense stress that may affect an individual’s mental health and capacity for sleep. For some people, the use of natural sleep aids may help alleviate the symptoms of stress and other mental health conditions attributable to difficult jobs, whereas for others, the high stress levels at work may destroy ...click here to read more

When you think of norovirus, you probably get an image of sick passengers on a cruise ship. It most commonly affects people who are frequently in close proximity to others. For example, norovirus outbreaks are commonly seen in schools, retirement homes, restaurants, and dormitories—basically, anywhere that groups of people are found together. Norovirus is highly ...click here to read more

Bladder pressure is an uncomfortable sensation that may signify something more serious than the need to urinate, so how can you relieve pressure on the bladder? Continue reading to find out some of the most common causes of bladder pressure, what it means when you feel pressure on your bladder, and how you can relieve ...click here to read more

A recent pair of studies from The George Institute for Global Health confirms that the weather does not affect aches and pains associated with back pain or osteoarthritis. While many believe that the onset of back pain and arthritis aches coincide with fluctuations in weather, the results of these studies showed there was no relationship ...click here to read more

Professor Mike Riddell of York University, along with a team of international researchers and clinicians, have published a new set of guidelines to improve the way people with type 1 diabetes exercise and stay safe. While regular exercise can aid in the achievement of blood lipids, body composition, and fitness goals for those with type ...click here to read more

Higher levels of a specific protein known as klotho in the blood may help to preserve proper kidney function, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Klotho is a soluble protein that circulates in the blood and can influence cellular and endocrine pathways—its highest concentration is found ...click here to read more

While most of us are used to our urine being somewhere on the yellow spectrum, sometimes it can be a surprising color and raise concern. If you have noticed that you have orange urine and are asking yourself why, continue reading to discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment for this condition. Causes and complications of ...click here to read more

No one likes to talk about diarrhea, but unfortunately, from time to time, we all experience it. It is really unpleasant and it can strike anytime. The worst part is, you can’t always pinpoint the cause. Food is a common culprit, and some foods are more likely to cause diarrhea than others. Below are some ...click here to read more

A urine specific gravity test is a painless way for a doctor to check how your kidneys are diluting your urine and how your kidneys are functioning. In order for our bodies to work properly, they must contain the right amount of water. The kidneys have the important job of removing excess water from the ...click here to read more