We’re back with another weekly health news roundup! We’ve had quite an informative week discussing topics such as dementia and heart disease. We at Bel Marra believe that our readers should be informed about the latest news dealing with topics that may affect you and your loved ones, equipping you with the knowledge to make ...click here to read more
In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup, featuring information on heart disease and heart attack symptoms in women, Alzheimer’s disease, and the benefits of yoga. Can you reverse heart disease? Is it possible to reverse heart disease? Well, we know that regular exercise, stress reduction, watching your weight, ...click here to read more
In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup, featuring information on lower back pain, sacroiliac joint pain, Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, and thumb arthritis. Yoga may reduce chronic lower back pain Back pain lasting for three or more months is considered chronic, and as constant pain is a disruption ...click here to read more
A new study has found that many consumers misuse over-the-counter sleep aids. Oftentimes, people with sleep troubles turn to non-prescription sleep aids in order to get a good night’s rest. Unfortunately, many of these options can be addictive and are only intended to be used in the short term. The new findings come from a ...click here to read more
Making muscles burn more fat and less glucose (sugar) can contribute to a higher risk of diabetes, according to research findings. The study was conducted on genetically engineered mice. While awake, their muscles burned glucose, but while asleep their muscles burned fat. The researchers found that disrupting this cycle may contribute to diabetes. On the ...click here to read more
A new study suggests that weight loss may help reduce psoriasis symptoms. The study included 60 obese psoriasis-affected participants who lost 15 kg on average over the course of 16 weeks. After a one-year follow-up, those who maintained their weight at least 10 kg below their weight at baseline also experienced a reduction in psoriasis ...click here to read more
A non-invasive method to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has shown promise in detecting the condition early on. The researchers developed a technology that can identify the pathological oligomeric forms of brain tau proteins in blood platelets of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. They uncovered that pathological forms of tau proteins correlate with decreased ...click here to read more
A new study has identified shoulder pain as a risk factor for heart disease. Study lead author Kurt Hegmann explained, “If someone has rotator cuff problems, it could be a sign that there is something else going on. They may need to manage risk factors for heart disease.” Shoulder-related problems are often associated with the ...click here to read more
A new multiple sclerosis (MS) drug has shown promise in treating the advanced stages of the neurological disease. The researchers found that the drug can help slow down progression of MS, even in its advanced stages – there is currently no treatment for advanced stages of multiple sclerosis. Known as ocrelizumab, the drug is considered ...click here to read more
A new study has confirmed that any type of exercise is beneficial for Parkinson’s disease patients. It may be difficult for Parkinson’s disease patients to exercise, but many experts in the field suggest that exercise can have long-term benefits for them. Parkinson’s disease is characterized by a loss of dopamine, which can contribute to a ...click here to read more
Although rare, serious yoga injuries seem to be on the rise. This is due to the fact that more Americans are partaking in yoga which is reflected in the higher rate of injury. Between 2001 and 2014, nearly 30,000 Americans were sent to the emergency room for yoga-related injuries, including sprains and fractures. With this ...click here to read more
Melanoma – skin cancer – rates are climbing in the U.S., according to latest research findings. This year’s estimates for melanoma cases are at one in every 54 Americans. In 2009, it was estimated at one in every 58. Overall, it was estimated that 76,380 people will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2016. Dr. Alex ...click here to read more
The winter time can really hit your immune system, and that is why it’s important to keep it strong to ward off illness. In this roundup, we will look at foods for a strong immune system, discuss pneumonia prevention, and talk about the differences between a cold and flu, as well as bronchitis and pneumonia. ...click here to read more
An estimated 65 percent of older adults over the age of 65 have some level of vision problems. It is well known that vision impairment can impede on a person’s ability to function, but how vision loss can affect a person’s cognitive and physical functions is yet to be understood. For the study, researchers looked ...click here to read more
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