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There’s a lot of “Oh, I heard that…” when talking about libido, bedroom performance, or sex, especially in the old age. It seems that we hold on to so many different beliefs regarding sex that it is often hard to tell what is true and what’s a myth. Sometimes though, these myths can be very ...click here to read more

March 13 to 19 was Brain Awareness Week, a global celebration launched by The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives. In recognition, Bel Marra Health has gathered articles with a focus on brain health that include information on blood clots in the brain, brain fog, ADHD, and more. What causes blood clots in the brain? All ...click here to read more

Whether you’re just entering menopause or those years are well behind you, recent research has found that you can receive the same benefits from exercise as women who haven’t gone through menopause yet. Menopause is a time in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop, meaning she is no longer fertile. Unfortunately, menopause comes ...click here to read more

A bladder neck obstruction affects the group of muscles that connect from the bladder to the urethra. These muscles are responsible for holding in urine and releasing it when appropriate. When the bladder neck becomes obstructed, urine flow can be disrupted. This means urine may be prevented from being expelled or it may leak out ...click here to read more

Women’s health is a growing concern—did you know that nearly 40 percent of women over the age of 20 have hypertension, or that one in three women die due to heart attack or stroke? Below are some of Bel Marra Health’s most informative articles on women’s health, featuring information on women’s heart attack risk, lower ...click here to read more

If you have ever had hot flashes after eating or drinking, you are not alone. This is something that many people experience yet may not fully understand, especially when it comes to the cause. Here, we look at what getting hot flashes after eating could mean and how to get rid of them. Hot flashes ...click here to read more

Women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to relieve menopause symptoms may have a lower risk of death and better heart health than those who don’t, according to a study from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Researchers retrospectively examined the health records of over 4,200 women who were given a coronary calcium scan between 1998 and 2012. A ...click here to read more

Mood swings in women are most commonly attributed to a hormone imbalance that occurs as you age, which can cause irritability as well as inappropriate emotional responses to stimuli in the form of an event or occurrence. This term also describes how an individual’s mood may shift between extremes rapidly—for example, going from excited and ...click here to read more

Low estrogen in women can signify a change of physical functions in the body and many people are surprised to hear that low estrogen is responsible for their unusual symptoms. Estrogen is a hormone that plays a big role in maintaining good health. Although men produce estrogen, it is commonly thought of as a female ...click here to read more

Migraine sufferers may soon have a drug-free alternative to help treat their intense pain and it comes in the form of a wireless patch. The patch works by producing electric impulses that are emitted through rubber electrodes and block pain signals from reaching the brain. At the onset of a migraine, users can control the ...click here to read more

The risk of osteoporosis increases as we age, especially for women – so, how can we combat this? While there are medications on the market designed to improve bone health, some studies suggest that following the Mediterranean diet could help reduce inflammation and aid in preserving bone strength. The Mediterranean diet has already been linked ...click here to read more

In fibromyalgia patients, music therapy can reduce pain, depression, anxiety, and improve sleep. The findings come from researchers at the University of Granada who found that music therapy combined with relaxation techniques can help improve many areas in the lives of fibromyalgia patients. With improved depression, anxiety, sleep, and reduced pain, a patient’s quality of life can greatly improve. Study participants ...click here to read more

Contrary to popular belief, menopause is not just a female problem. Male menopause – the nickname for late-onset hypogonadism that occurs as a man’s testosterone levels wane with age – can mimic its female counterpart and include symptoms such as hot flashes, disrupted sleep, fatigue, and flagging libido, as well as moodiness. Low testosterone levels ...click here to read more

Approximately 43 million American women have heart disease, though many of them do not even realize. Heart disease is the number one cause of death among Americans, and both men and women need to be aware of their specific risk factors and symptoms, as these can vary by sex. February is American Heart Month, and ...click here to read more