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Cholesterol is an essential substance needed by the body to help build healthy cells, but too much of it can cause fatty deposits to appear in your blood vessels, leading to an increase in your risk of heart disease. Having cholesterol-laden vessels reduces the flow of oxygen-rich blood to vital organs such as your brain ...click here to read more

Experiencing extreme mood swings with emotional highs and lows is a feature of a psychological illness called bipolar disorder. Bipolar individuals have episodes of heightened euphoria and energy but are irritable. And then there are instances where they feel the exact opposite, feeling sad or hopeless, losing interest in previously enjoyed activities. While the exact ...click here to read more

Talking to yourself and speaking incoherently to an invisible entity is seen as extremely odd and is the definition of crazy in most people’s eyes. But these are symptoms of a severe mental disorder called schizophrenia, which involves a range of problems with thinking, behavior, and emotion. Schizophrenia affects nearly 24 million people worldwide and ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by, and to keep you informed about recent medical news that affects your life, we have compiled a list of the week’s best articles. You will find the most up to date information on palindromic rheumatism, transient global amnesia, as well as the reasons for why you may be experiencing headaches ...click here to read more

May is mental health month and a time for all people to recognize the effect that mental illness can have. We at Bel Marra think it is important to educate people about the various conditions that may lead to an impacted mental well-being. We have taken the time to provide all who are interested with ...click here to read more

Keratoconus (KC) is a condition that causes vision distortion. It occurs when the normally round cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped. This abnormal change prevents the light from entering the eye, hindering the retina’s ability to focus and, thus, distorting the image. In healthy individuals, light travels through the cornea past the lens to the retina, ...click here to read more

May is American stroke month, and we at Bel Marra recognize the impact a stroke may have on a person’s life and the lives of their loved ones. The results of a recent survey concluded that most Americans do not know the common signs of a stroke, which is something we take great issue with. ...click here to read more

Living with high blood pressure (hypertension) can be a hassle to deal with. A major contributor to our blood pressure is diet. Once we become accustomed to a certain diet, we find it hard to adjust. However, we eventually need to swap out the food that increases blood pressure, as over time, high blood pressure ...click here to read more

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once said, “All disease begins in the gut.” While modern science proves that this may not be entirely true—for instance, genetic diseases do not start in the gut—there is evidence that many chronic metabolic diseases do, in fact, begin in the gut. According to Brooke Alpert, RDN, a nutritionist in NYC, your ...click here to read more

We’ve all had trouble falling asleep at one time or another, whether it’s due to excessive external noises disrupting your sleep or a feeling of restlessness. It is also a well-known fact that as we age, the quality of our sleep declines, which can lead to memory loss later in life. Thankfully, new research has ...click here to read more

We’ve all heard that drinking certain types of alcohol can be good for you, but we often abuse this fact and drink in excess. Most people realize that alcohol can lead to serious illness like liver disease and even damage the heart, and what people seem to forget is that, yes, alcohol is good—in moderation. ...click here to read more

A rose by any other name is a rose. But the same does not hold true for a plum. Or a dried plum, to be more precise. For years, dried plums have been called prunes. And for the longest time, prunes have been associated with relieving constipation. Because of this one big benefit, prunes have ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia characterized by memory loss and decline in other cognitive abilities, resulting in difficulty completing everyday tasks in those affected by the condition. While some degree of memory decline and cognitive problems is common for the elderly, Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging, and ...click here to read more

Testosterone is the male sex hormone that is responsible for masculine traits. It plays a role in the functioning of the male reproductive system, affecting the development of secondary characteristics, promoting growth of body hair, as well as increased muscle and bone mass. However, these may not be the only traits associated with the effects ...click here to read more