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Has joint pain become a regular part of your daily life? Unfortunately, it is often the harsh reality of aging. But although we may overlook joint pain as a normal part of getting old, it can also be an indicator of a more serious condition. Below you will find six serious causes of joint pain. ...click here to read more

In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup, featuring information on dementia, Eustachian tube dysfunction, short-term memory loss, and how to calculate your heart rate. Wearable devices used to help detect dementia Professor Rhonda Au of Boston University is developing a new way to detect the development of dementia ...click here to read more

Sleeping problems can be incredibly frustrating. If it happens once in a while you may be okay, but if you’re not getting enough sleep every single night it can really affect your health. There are many reasons for poor sleep including stress, health conditions, and even uncomfortable mattress or hot temperature in the bedroom. If ...click here to read more

Peripheral vision is what is seen on the side by your eye when you are looking straight ahead, and peripheral vision loss—tunnel vision—can be very difficult to cope with. Peripheral vision loss is the deterioration of your normal wide-angle field of vision. When someone loses peripheral vision in all directions, it is usually called tunnel ...click here to read more

Have you ever wondered why you prefer to write with either your left or right hand? While some are ambidextrous and can complete tasks equally well using either hand, most people display a preference even while they are still in the womb. New research published in the journal eLife has shown that this preference—known as ...click here to read more

Your heart is arguably the most important organ in your body, responsible for circulating blood and oxygen throughout your system to ensure proper functioning. In recognition of February as American Heart Month, we’ve gathered some facts about all the work this small organ does. Continue reading to learn about all the hard work your heart ...click here to read more

Eustachian tube dysfunction affects the small tube that connects the back of the nose with the middle ear. This tube allows air to travel to the eardrum, as well as lets mucus drain from the middle ear, so that pressure on either side of the eardrum is maintained and sound can be properly transferred to ...click here to read more

Determining the health of your liver can be a difficult task because you can’t always tell there’s something wrong with it. You won’t necessarily feel liver pain or any other symptom directly related to the liver itself. Symptoms of a liver illness often manifest in other forms, but if you overlook these symptoms they can ...click here to read more

Short-term memory loss is a case of losing memory over a short period of time. In most situations, long-term memory is not impaired. While most people associate short-term memory loss with aging and specifically dementia, there are other causes for amnesia-like symptoms; therefore, treatment is varied. People who experience short-term memory loss might find that ...click here to read more

We are all aware of the common tips for promoting heart health. Eating a balanced diet and frequently exercising are great preventive strategies. However, it pays to know what some unexpected heart attack triggers are, especially if you’re at risk. Lack of sleep: Not only does sleep deprivation make you tired all day, but it ...click here to read more

Lowering blood pressure is important as elevated levels are known to contribute to a higher risk of cardiovascular events and stroke, but did you know that lowering your blood pressure can benefit other parts of your body – aside from your heart? A study has found that reducing risk factors for heart disease, including blood ...click here to read more

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) treatment can involve medical intervention or natural remedies. Although there is no cure for tinnitus, there are ways to better manage the condition. Tinnitus is permanent in about 25 percent of patients. In many cases, addressing the underlying cause of tinnitus can help ease the symptoms. Treatment methods may include ...click here to read more

We’ve often been told that eggs are full of cholesterol and are not a good choice for those who need to monitor their cholesterol, but does that mean we need to skip this great source of protein all together? The amount of cholesterol found in egg whites and egg yolks differs drastically, but there is ...click here to read more

Acknowledging that you have trouble hearing can be quite difficult… Hearing loss is usually associated with older age – and who wants to admit they’re old? Unfortunately, declining hearing ability is the harsh reality of becoming older, but it doesn’t have to be something to be ashamed of – and to dismiss. In fact, the ...click here to read more