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Kids are back at school, summer vacations have wrapped up, temperatures are dropping, and before long, people will be headed back inside. All of that will boost cold, flu, and COVID infections. And of course, if you’re getting on in age, that can be very scary news. Older adults tend to suffer stronger reactions to ...click here to read more

There’s a lot of talk going around about immune health. Wash your hands for 20 seconds, wear a mask, and social distancing are all ways you can cut down your chance for a COVID-19 infection. But do you really know how your immune system is doing? A healthy immune system can help you fight illness ...click here to read more

Chronic inflammation puts you at risk. At risk for what? It puts you at risk for heart disease, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and more. It can even put you at risk for the coronavirus. How? By exposing your immune system. Inflammation is a sign of immune-system engagement, where two things are happening. One is that ...click here to read more

Your immune system is central to overall health, yet it can be easy to overlook. When thinking about good health, people tend to focus on their heart, muscle strength, weight, and bones. Your immune system, however, compliments all of those components. A healthy immune system can help protect you from danger, toxins, infections, allergens, and ...click here to read more

This time of year, viruses are everywhere you turn. They’re all over the surfaces on the planes you fly to visit family, the gifts you’re picking up at the mall, and the ladle that pours the eggnog. Oh, and if you have young grandchildren… It’s no surprise that the flu season coincides with the holidays. ...click here to read more

Blueberries have long been identified as one of the top “superfoods” out there. A rich source of polyphenols—which give them their deep purple/blue hue—blueberries have become a healthy-diet staple. But there are plenty of other blue or purple foods that may also boost your health in a number of ways. As mentioned, polyphenols give blue ...click here to read more

With spring quickly approaching, you may think that you’ve successfully avoided that winter cold, but you aren’t completely safe yet. This is where the role of your immune system comes into play. But your immune system is only as effective as how strong it is. Therefore, if you have a weak immune system, you could ...click here to read more

We’re still in the middle of flu season, so you should be aiming toward boosting your immunity to ward off potential illness. The best way to do this – and the most delicious way – is to consume colorful foods, and the more colorful the better. The more colorful foods you eat, the greater the ...click here to read more

Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) is a result of a urinary tract infection (UTI) that moves to the upper urinary system, which includes the kidneys. The kidneys’ function is to filter blood and produce urine. Urine is carried to the bladder through the ureters where it is then expelled from the body. Pyelonephritis is often a complication of a ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects millions of people around the world who suffer from any one of the conditions covered by this umbrella term. The exact causes of the different conditions are still unclear, but they are all characterized by inflammation in the bowels and diarrhea. Current studies being done on IBD are focusing on ...click here to read more

As of 2012, one in 10 Americans has experienced bouts of depression. This number is estimated to increase by 20 percent each year. Sadly, though, up to 80 percent of these people are not receiving treatment for their depression, whether they are scared to ask for help or are not able to do so, factors are ...click here to read more

When it comes to sleep recommendations, it is advised that we get between seven to nine hours of sleep. Sleep is an important part of maintaining overall good health, as it helps grow muscle, repair tissue, synthesize hormones, maintain a healthy weight, and improve memory. It’s hard to get enough sleep nowadays, and unfortunately, many ...click here to read more

Encephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain associated with memory loss, confusion, and even seizures. It is traditionally attributed to infections, as fever, headaches, and vomiting are also some of the symptoms. However, a recent study published in Annals of Neurology suggests that it could be caused by an autoimmune disease. This means that brain ...click here to read more

Our immune system is the first line of defense against foreign invaders that would otherwise make us sick. Having a healthy immune system can be all that stands between you and getting that nasty cold that has been making the rounds. We at Bel Marra want our readers to be the healthiest they can be, ...click here to read more