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Although there is no cure for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, early detection is still important so that treatments can be put in place to slow down disease progression. Unfortunately, detecting dementia and Alzheimer’s disease isn’t always the easiest and diagnostic methods aren’t always the most reliable, until now, of course. Researchers found small opacities that ...click here to read more

The holiday season is filled with celebration and togetherness. However, this also means that due to the decreased temperatures, we are being less active while simultaneously eating more holiday meals and snacks. This can lead to the dreaded “winter weight,” which many of us have trouble losing once the festivities are over. While having love ...click here to read more

Nearly one million Americans are affected by a degenerative neurological called Parkinson’s disease with as many as 60,000 new cases being diagnosed every year. The disease, unfortunately, is without a cure. But treatments do exist that help control the symptoms as much as possible, but none effectively halt the progressive nature of the disease. However, ...click here to read more

Anybody who has to wake up early or needs a boost in energy levels later in the day often turns to coffee, a delicious beverage that helps those who drink it increase their endurance and alertness. While some claim that coffee is unhealthy in the long run, researchers from the University of Southampton and the ...click here to read more

Involuntary muscle movements are often thought of as a twitch or spasm that occurs briefly but resolves on its own. However, there are many conditions where uncontrollable body movements become a persistent feature of everyday life and can affect almost any part of the body, including the neck, face, and limbs. This article will go ...click here to read more

When your heart is sick, there are a few well-known outcomes that can occur, including heart attack, heart failure, circulation problems, and stroke. But did you know that having a sick heart doesn’t just affect your heart? In fact, if you have poor heart health, your memory could take a hit as a result. Poor ...click here to read more

It can be scary to think that maybe one day you won’t remember someone’s name, or your own birthday, or who your loved ones are. Unfortunately, as populations continue to grow old, there are more and more people struggling with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia. The worst part yet is there isn’t a cure ...click here to read more

Muscular system diseases affect one of the most important structures in the human body: muscle. Our muscles produce the force necessary to help us move and function in the world. Without it, we would be bound to a single spot for the rest of our lives. Diseases of the muscular system can affect various aspects ...click here to read more

November has been designated National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It is a time to spread awareness about this non-degradative disease that affects nearly two million Americans today. To help in this effort, we at Bel Marra have brought you some of your most informative articles on the subject. You will learn about the brain structure ...click here to read more

More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease; a chronic neurodegenerative disease characterized by difficulty remembering recent events and other cognitive shortcomings. For the most part, the cause of the disease is still mostly unknown. However, a new study shows that the brain structure of some individuals may make them resilient to the ...click here to read more

Nearly 25 percent of seniors aged 65 to 74 live with significant hearing loss and that number jumps to 50 percent for those over the age of 65. Many seniors believe that hearing loss is an inevitable part of aging, but there are some things you can do to prevent the progression of hearing loss. ...click here to read more

This upcoming week of October has been hailed Red Ribbon Week, a time to celebrate good character and combat drug abuse across the nation. For nearly 30 years, red ribbon week has been a conduit used by educators and community leaders to help teach citizens the importance of saying no to drugs and saying yes ...click here to read more

Aging is something that everyone goes through whether they like it or not. Getting older is still a mystery for us, as we don’t know why it occurs. We would all like to live forever, and understanding how aging works is that first step. A team of investigators at Case Western Reserve University School of ...click here to read more

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and is diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 months without having a period. While this time in a woman’s life does come with many biological changes, a new study finds that the brain of menopausal women uses less energy, a characteristic similarly seen with Alzheimer’s disease patients. ...click here to read more