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It is often said that our eyes are the gateway to our soul. Although this may be true, your eyes can reveal much more than that. Eyes not only provide us with the ability to see, but they can also tell us what’s going on inside our bodies. Whether these are the matters of the ...click here to read more

Accurate blood pressure measurements, including blood pressure differences when lying down versus standing up and sitting can be very helpful when healthcare providers are trying to monitor the condition. However, it’s important to understand the impact that each position has on blood pressure levels. There are three common positions that healthcare workers use when taking ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease preventable in one out of every three cases worldwide, according to research. The study found that one-third of Alzheimer’s cases result from lifestyle factors that are modifiable, including physical inactivity and lack of education. The new study also found that many of the previously outlined risk factors were actually related to one another. ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism is linked to diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes. The researchers measured serum thyroid hormone levels and urinary albumin:creatinine ratio in 414 patients with type 2 diabetes. Thirty-six of the patients had subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), and prevalence of diabetic nephropathy was greater among those in the subclinical hypothyroidism group. The authors concluded, “These findings ...click here to read more

Psoriasis patients requiring biologic treatments face economic and racial barriers. The study coming from the researchers at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that black patients receiving Medicare are less likely to use biologics to treat psoriasis, compared to white patients. Furthermore, patients on Medicare Extra Help are also less likely ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea symptoms in bariatric surgery patients are not visible, according to a sleep disorder study. The researchers at the Rhode Island Hospital found that majority of bariatric surgery patients have clinical obstructive sleep apnea but report fewer symptoms, compared to other sleep disorder patients. Lead researcher Dr. Katherine M. Sharkey said, “Patients with ...click here to read more

Ever heard the expression “you are what you eat”? Well, the saying does hold true – when it comes to aging, for example. In fact, what you eat can play a role in the aging process, as eating certain foods can definitely make you look older. Food is intended to nourish and provide us with ...click here to read more

Everywhere you look, someone is carrying a cell phone. Many people see these devices as extensions of themselves. Whether in your purse, in your hands, or your pocket, a cell phone is always within arm’s reach in case a text message, an email, or a phone call comes in. It doesn’t matter how old you ...click here to read more

Nausea after eating and stomach pain can occur for numerous reasons. Identifying those causes can help you minimize the discomfort you experience after a meal. Nausea after eating can range from mild and temporary to severe and even chronic. In some cases, nausea after a meal can signal a serious health problem that requires medical ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause hearing loss due to multiple factors, according to a new study. Rheumatoid arthritis affects nearly one percent of the population, and hearing loss prevalence in rheumatoid arthritis is between 25 and 72 percent. The most common type of hearing loss in rheumatoid arthritis is sensorineural hearing loss, which includes synovial destruction ...click here to read more

Lump in throat (globus sensation) is the feeling of having a mass in one’s throat even if there is nothing physically present. This sensation can make it difficult to swallow, and in some individuals there is a visible lump on the side of their neck. Generally, a lump in the throat is not painful, but ...click here to read more

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention month, aiming to draw attention to the topics surrounding this debilitating bone disease. Here at Bel Marra Health, we want to keep you aware of all things osteoporosis as well, so we compiled this roundup of our osteoporosis stories with regards to stem cell therapy, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease, ...click here to read more

A high protein diet, as seen in the Mediterranean diet, is linked to lower stroke risk, according to new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The research included seven studies with a total of 254,489 participants followed for 14 years on average. Overall, the participants with the highest ...click here to read more

World Asthma Day, which falls on May 3 this year, is fast approaching. In view of this, we want to educate our readers on some of the health conditions affected by asthma, including abdominal aortic aneurysm, pulmonary embolism, insomnia, and even pregnancy. Although it is a respiratory condition, asthma can affect health in other ways, ...click here to read more