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Spending long hours in front of the TV can increase a person’s risk of blood clots and other health complications. The clot forms in the leg or pelvis due to inactivity and then can travel to the lung, leading to pulmonary embolism, a serious health threat. The study included over 86,000 people in Japan who ...click here to read more

Although forgetfulness is a common sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows changes in behavior may be the first red flag signaling the onset of mental deterioration. The Alzheimer’s diagnosis is usually focused on mild cognitive impairment, but researchers are now focusing on mild behavioral impairment as an early indication of the disease. Changes ...click here to read more

There’s a mounting body of research that identifies anger as a precursor to heart attack. We know it doesn’t feel good to lose our cool, but knowing that anger and heart disease are closely tied should be considered a red flag to put some anger management exercises and relaxation tips into practice. Heart disease is the leading ...click here to read more

Cataracts and Alzheimer’s disease have been found to be linked to a common gene. Both conditions arise with age, but the latest findings now add further evidence to a genetic link, too. The researchers looked at the brain MRIs of the participants in the Framingham Offspring Eye Study cohort. The researchers found a strong correlation ...click here to read more

Kidney stones are a painful problem that can last for weeks in some cases, but you should not suffer when there are ways to get rid of the stones – including natural home remedies. Kidney stones form when high levels of calcium, sodium, uric acid, or other crystal-forming substances start to build up in a ...click here to read more

Zika virus transmission routes from mother to developing fetus have been mapped, and researchers have also found a drug that may be able to block the virus spread. The two routes of transmitting Zika virus to the fetus are either through placenta – taking place in the first trimester, or through the amniotic sac that ...click here to read more

Colon cancer recurrence is associated with diabetes and high blood pressure, according to research. In a retrospective study looking at 36,000 colon cancer patients, the researchers found that early diabetes and high blood pressure increased the risk of colon cancer recurrence and mortality, compared to patients without either condition. Senior study author Nestor Esnaola said, ...click here to read more

A study has found that tinnitus – ringing in the ears – is aggravated by insomnia. Over 36 million people suffer from tinnitus, a health condition that causes ringing, buzzing, or humming in the ears even when there is no sound present. This condition can result in a poor quality of life and health. The ...click here to read more

Estrogen fluctuations associated with menopause raise the levels of and susceptibility to stress, while postmenopausal depression increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Estradiol (a form of estrogen) fluctuates during menopause transition, causing heightened emotional sensitivity to stress. When these hormonal changes overlap with a very stressful life event, the result is depressive mood. ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s disease and ALS can cause difficulties in movement and are both known to be progressive neurological diseases. ALS is part of a cluster of disorders known as motor neuron diseases that involve gradual degeneration and death of motor neurons. In a healthy individual, messages from motor neurons in the brain are transmitted to the motor ...click here to read more

Zika virus news continues to emerge on a daily basis and so here at Bel Marra we have compiled together of our top Zika virus news stories to ensure you stay in the loop. New discoveries uncovered that Zika virus can be sexually transmitted not only from male to female but from female to male ...click here to read more

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day and so to give you a heads start on hepatitis information we compiled some of our news stories not only discussing hepatitis but other health problems and factors too including fibromyalgia, Zika virus, liver inflammation, cardiovascular disease and stroke. For World Hepatitis Day the World Health Organization (WHO) urges ...click here to read more

A new study has found that one in 10 Americans experience ringing in the ears – tinnitus. The cause of this ear ringing could be a result of prolonged exposure to loud noises. Thirty-six percent reported experiencing tinnitus on a constant basis. Tinnitus is a condition in which a person hears sounds (ringing) even though ...click here to read more

For many people, especially older people, the beauty of nighttime is getting obscured by a condition called nyctalopia, more commonly referred to as night blindness. Not only can these people not appreciate the beauty of night, they cannot easily do their regular day-to-day activities like reading, knitting, driving, or even walking at night. When you ...click here to read more