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High blood pressure and erectile dysfunction (ED) often go hand in hand. While having high blood pressure (hypertension) itself may not initially cause any symptoms, it will damage your arteries over time, leading them to become less flexible and progressively more narrow. This not only increases the risk of heart attacks and stroke, but has ...click here to read more

Most people are aware that too much cholesterol is dangerous and what we eat is a contributing factor, but people are now wondering if it can be hereditary. The answer is yes: it’s called familial hypercholesterolemia. Perhaps you have been watching what you eat but it doesn’t seem to make a difference. In other words, ...click here to read more

Drinking alcohol—be it a couple of beers or a glass of wine—is generally considered a weekend or special occasion activity, but according to a new study, having a drink every day may help protect a person’s heart against disease. Yes, the beverage commonly associated with good times and drunken stupors may actually save lives, albeit ...click here to read more

A blood clot in the leg—known as deep vein thrombosis—can pose serious health risks. Deep vein thrombosis occurs deep within the body and the blood clot is often gelatinous and solid. Deep vein thrombosis commonly occurs in the lower leg or thigh but can occur elsewhere in the body. Your doctor may refer to a ...click here to read more

If you’re a woman in her 50s and are going through menopause, you may have experienced the dreaded hot flash, one of menopauses most common symptoms. A hot flash is a sudden feeling of intense heat, usually felt in the face, neck, and chest. These areas could turn red and you might sweat profusely, resulting in ...click here to read more

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and despite being the second leading cause of cancer death for both males and females in the United States, it doesn’t get talked about enough. As of 2010, colorectal cancer affects nearly one million people and accounts for about 715,000 deaths worldwide—up from the reported 490,000 in 1990. A ...click here to read more

There are times when we can’t remember where we placed our keys or the TV remote, or when we realize we have forgotten a person’s name. It can be embarrassing, and not something anyone would like to happen to them, especially in front of others. Being forgetful is usually synonymous with being old, as whenever ...click here to read more

The term lipid is commonly used in the health and wellness industry, but there are many people that don’t fully understand how important lipids can be to the functioning of the body. We begin by answering the simple question: Is cholesterol a lipid? Lipids are molecules that contain hydrocarbons. They make up the building blocks ...click here to read more

Staying fit and healthy can be difficult at any age, but it gets especially rough as we grow older. It is difficult to eat a balanced diet, get enough exercise, and to refrain from bad habits like smoking and fast food. Being part of the older and more experienced population may come with a greater ...click here to read more

While we know how important it is to keep our body in shape, exercising our mind is just as important for preserving our brain’s health. So, how can we ensure our minds are getting the workout they need? Here are seven tips to help you keep your mind in shape. Seven tips for a healthier ...click here to read more

March is Multiple Sclerosis Month, and to help raise awareness about the condition, Bel Marra Health has gathered five of our most informative articles featuring information on an MS diet, multiple sclerosis risk factors, brain shrinkage, and more. Multiple sclerosis patients may improve working memory and brain connectivity through magnetic stimulation Researchers are reporting that ...click here to read more

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

Portal hypertension is high blood pressure in the portal venous system. These are the veins that come from the stomach, intestines, spleen, and pancreas, and they merge into the portal vein that further branches out into smaller vessels and extends to the liver. If the vessels in the liver become blocked, this can contribute to ...click here to read more

Heart attacks can occur with varying severity, and just as a fracture may be hairline or major, a heart attack can be mild or massive. The severity of a heart attack is determined by the extent of the damage caused to the heart itself—in the case of a mild heart attack, a relatively small portion ...click here to read more