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By now you know what you shouldn’t eat if you want to lower your blood pressure. Salt, processed foods, fatty foods, alcohol, and refined sugar are just some of the no-no’s if you want a healthy blood pressure. Well, a new study has uncovered the antihypertensive effects of a widely popular fruit, which not only ...click here to read more

April is National Stress Awareness month, which sheds light on the negative impact stress can have on your life and health. There are many factors that contribute to stress along with many factors that worsen with added stress, including tension headaches, hepatitis, asthma, and weight loss. It’s important that you reduce stress as much as possible ...click here to read more

Sunday, April 17, 2016 is the World Hemophilia Day, which raises awareness about hemophilia, a condition characterized by prolonged bleeding. Other blood-related issues are also discussed during World Hemophilia Day, including Christmas disease, migraine with aura, and other blood disorders. Here is a roundup of Bel Marra Health’s top articles discussing hemophilia and other blood ...click here to read more

There are many reasons for someone to experience itchy underarms, and oftentimes itchy armpits occur with no sign of a rash. Overall, itchy armpits aren’t a serious condition, but being in a crowd of people with a strong desire to start scratching your underarms can be annoying – embarrassing much? So let us help you ...click here to read more

Heel spurs with plantar fasciitis can cause heel pain while standing or walking. A heel spur is a pointed bony outgrowth of heel bone. If located underneath the sole, it is associated with plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs can occur on their own or triggered by an alternative cause. A heel spur can also be located ...click here to read more

You probably drink coffee numerous times a day for the caffeine kick and energy boost. But if you’re a man, you could be getting an additional benefit of coffee you never knew about. By now, you have probably heard of numerous studies that reveal the benefits of coffee. From supporting heart health to reducing the ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and lupus are two conditions that can cause pain, but it’s important to recognize the many significant differences between the two. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is an autoimmune systemic disorder, which affects the joints, skin, and practically any organ in the body. Fibromyalgia affects the muscles causing pain, tender points, and extreme ...click here to read more

Congenital hypothyroidism in newborns is tied to excess maternal iodine supplements. Congenital hypothyroidism is a thyroid deficiency at birth. If not treated, it can contribute to neurocognitive impairments. The U.S Institute of Medicine recommends an upper limit of 1,100 µg of iodine during pregnancy to be safe for the fetus. Research conducted by Dr. Kara ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) and blood clots in lungs, according to research. The findings revealed that individuals with rheumatoid arthritis – an inflammatory type of arthritis – have triple the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis and double the risk of pulmonary thromboembolism (blood clotting in ...click here to read more

Psoriasis and general bone loss have been found to be linked and studies suggest it may help osteoporosis treatment research. Researchers from the Genes, Development and Disease Group found that psoriasis patients experience higher levels of bone loss as a result of the disease. Their findings, published in Science Translational Medicine, described the molecular communication ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism effects during pregnancy drive new guidelines for managing thyroid disease. There is growing evidence that insufficient thyroid hormone during pregnancy can have negative impact on the mother, the fetus, and future intellectual development of the child. Because of this, new guidelines have been recommended in order to better manage thyroid disease during pregnancy to ...click here to read more

Diet, physical activity, blood pressure, diabetes, body mass index, and even smoking status are just some of the factors that contribute to a person’s risk of heart disease. Heart disease remains the number one killer for both men and women, although many of its risk factors are completely modifiable, meaning the condition is not inevitable. ...click here to read more

Temporary hearing loss caused by loud concerts can be prevented by wearing earplugs. Although the findings may appear obvious, many concert-goers wouldn’t dare to wear earplugs when they are off to see their favorite band or musician – but the threat of hearing loss is a serious one. Dr. David Hiltzik, director of otolaryngology at ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease risk rises with high blood sugar and insulin resistance. More than half of senior Americans have prediabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Prediabetes puts people at a higher risk of developing diabetes, because they have elevated blood sugar. The good news is, prediabetes does not have to result in type 2 diabetes ...click here to read more