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If you’ve ever gone for a massage you know how relaxing it can be and how amazing your muscles can feel afterwards. Many of us go for massages to undo the knots in our muscles, but did you know that the benefits of a massage can span way beyond relieving muscle stiffness and aches? Once ...click here to read more

Recent research from Concordia University has shown that aging may be delayed by altering genetic mechanisms. The pair of studies were conducted on yeast, as both human cells and yeast cells age because of the usual wear and tear. There are genetic mechanisms in place that can speed up or slow down aging, and this ...click here to read more

Pain under the right rib cage can be minor or severe depending on the cause, and sharp pain under the right rib cage can be frightening. If you experience pain on the right under the rib cage, there could be a simple explanation such as an injury. It could also be related to a serious ...click here to read more

Fecal impaction is when waste becomes stuck in the colon, and it can be very uncomfortable. It means that your feces become hard, dry, and simply will not move, making it impossible to exit from your body. This impaction then blocks the exit for new waste that should be leaving your body as well. Under ...click here to read more

Researchers from The Scripps Research Institute have found a specific hormone that may trigger fat burning. The new study was published in Nature Communications, and it identified a connection between the neuropeptide hormone FLP-7 and serotonin, which led specifically to fat burning. To conduct their study, assistant professor Surpriya Srinivasan and research associate Lavinia Palamiuc ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Is it spring yet? Why is winter taking so long?! And the sad part is, there’s still quite some time to go until it’s all over. But before the spring’s back, we’re all left contemplating whether we should hibernate like a bear. If you are into winter sports, you’re probably out snowboarding, skating, ...click here to read more

Black stool and other strange poop colors—what do they say about your health? Find out below in Bel Marra Health’s stool color roundup. What your poop (color, smell, and shape) is telling you about your health The subject of stool warrants plenty of attention. That’s because your poop color, smell, and shape say a lot about ...click here to read more

Highly demanding jobs often result in intense stress that may affect an individual’s mental health and capacity for sleep. For some people, the use of natural sleep aids may help alleviate the symptoms of stress and other mental health conditions attributable to difficult jobs, whereas for others, the high stress levels at work may destroy ...click here to read more

Over 50 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis and bone fractures, making prevention methods a focus and putting exercise benefits in the spotlight. A recent hip hop study—no not the music, we literally mean hopping—has shed some light on how to reduce fracture risk, specifically fractures from osteoporosis. The study, conducted through a special mapping ...click here to read more

Get ready to experience a side of asparagus that you may never have before – raw! Asparagus spears are weapons of good health, loaded with fiber, vitamins, trace minerals, and powerful aging and disease fighting properties. This freshly crisp salad is not only a unique eating experience, but it’s also a unique culinary experience – ...click here to read more

When you think of norovirus, you probably get an image of sick passengers on a cruise ship. It most commonly affects people who are frequently in close proximity to others. For example, norovirus outbreaks are commonly seen in schools, retirement homes, restaurants, and dormitories—basically, anywhere that groups of people are found together. Norovirus is highly ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of California, San Diego, has found that elderly women who sit for a minimum of 10 hours daily and get little to no exercise have cells that are biologically older than their more active counterparts. Elderly women who get less than 40 minutes of moderate exercise and are sedentary ...click here to read more

No one likes to talk about diarrhea, but unfortunately, from time to time, we all experience it. It is really unpleasant and it can strike anytime. The worst part is, you can’t always pinpoint the cause. Food is a common culprit, and some foods are more likely to cause diarrhea than others. Below are some ...click here to read more

In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra’s weekly health news roundup, featuring information about tingling in the left arm, chronic neck pain and cricks in the neck, floating poop (steatorrhea), and heart surgery recovery. Tingling in the left arm: Common causes and prevention tips Tingling in the left arm can be triggered by ...click here to read more