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There are about 10 million U.S citizens living with noise-induced hearing loss. As you may have guessed, noise-induced hearing loss is impaired hearing as a result of prolonged exposure to loud noise. Sadly, a large number of NIHL cases are preventable. We are all exposed to sound on a daily basis, including sounds from household ...click here to read more

Experiencing sudden deafness can be terrifying, as it’s one our most crucial senses. The type of sudden hearing loss in question is also called sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) and it can occur instantly or gradually, with sound becoming muffled and faint. Typically, symptoms appear as sudden hearing loss in one ear with no pain. SSHL ...click here to read more

The quest for the elixir of eternal youth has been occupying the minds of doctors and scientists for centuries. Alchemists were looking to formulate the perfect potion that would cure diseases and prolong life. The Hindu scriptures tell us about Amrita, the sweet-tasting nectar of immortality. In ancient China, emperors would send off their medics ...click here to read more

World Parkinson’s Day marks the birthday of Dr. J. Parkinson, and it is the day that the world bans together to help increase public awareness of this terrible disease. We here at Bel Marra want to do our part, so we have compiled a list of articles dealing with Parkinson’s disease stages, Parkinson’s diseases symptoms, ...click here to read more

Gout risk is higher in people who eat purine-rich foods as they increase uric acid levels. Purines are a chemical compound found in some foods, and gout is a condition that affects the joints and the musculoskeletal system. It is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by an excess of uric acid—the product of metabolic ...click here to read more

April is Stress Awareness Month, and we here at Bel Marra have put together a list of very informative articles to help everyone deal with stress and to both identify the causes and help cure stress. Here you will find information on age-related macular degeneration, heart artery dysfunction, and tips to reduce stress. It takes ...click here to read more

What once was the body’s most ignored organ is now in the limelight, and for a good reason: it does much more than simply digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste products. Studies reveal the gut’s significant contribution to our body’s immune responses, and the brain-gut connection is one of the fastest growing areas of ...click here to read more

Soy-based products like tofu, miso, tempeh, and soy milk are go-to items of choice for vegans and vegetarians as a means of getting their protein. Soy milk is also used frequently by people who are lactose intolerant. Soy milk is as nutritious—if not more so—than common cow’s milk. In recent years, however, there has been ...click here to read more

Our eyes are one of the most important organs in the body, as they give us the ability of sight. However, there are many medical conditions that can compromise our vision, with some resulting in a decreased ability to focus or the loss of vision itself. Most disorders that affect the eye will likely affect ...click here to read more

We often find ourselves lying awake in bed not being able to fall asleep, and unfortunately, this phenomenon only gets worse as we age. We all need sleep in order to maintain healthy brain function and support physical health, and this is mainly achieved by reaching deep sleep. However, more seniors are seeing their sleep ...click here to read more

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder affecting hundreds and thousands of individuals around the world every day and develops after a person is exposed to a traumatic event like sexual assault, warfare, or even traffic collisions. The lives of these individuals can be severely impacted by this condition, leaving them in a constant ...click here to read more

Cancer is often associated with both emotional and financial strain for those diagnosed with it and for their families. However, the overall cancer death rates in the United States have been seeing a downward trend, but racial gaps still do exist, according to a new report. Between 2010 and 2014, death rates fell for 11 ...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

Do you drink tea? Are you a tea aficionado with a collection of exotic blends from all over the world? Or do you like to keep it simple and classic? Regardless of your preferences, if you’re a tea drinker, you are on the right path. If you are among those people who rarely drink it ...click here to read more