Category Archives: Anti-Aging

Hot flashes, commonly associated with menopause in women, may also be a sign of a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea and could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes. Research carried out by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) published in Menopause explains this relationship. What is obstructive sleep apnea and how ...click here to read more

As the world’s population continues to age, so does the rate of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. But just because dementia is more common at older ages doesn’t mean that it is an inevitable part of aging. Although the exact cause of dementia is unknown, there are known risk factors that may increase the likelihood of ...click here to read more

A new study from Örebro University and the University of Nottingham sheds some light on the cause of muscle loss in old age. In a recently published article, Professor Fawzi Kadi of the Department of Sports Physiology and Medicine at Örebro University claimed that muscle loss is linked with elevated levels of CRP in our ...click here to read more

Simple partial seizures, also known as focal onset aware seizures (or “focal seizures” for short), begin in one area of the brain and the person remains alert and able to function. These seizures are brief, lasting only seconds to minutes, and are generally experienced by people with epilepsy. There are many types of treatment options ...click here to read more

Dementia is a term most Americans are familiar with, but many may not be aware of vascular dementia. About 15 to 20 percent of older adults who suffer from dementia actually have vascular dementia. Vascular dementia occurs when part of the brain isn’t getting enough blood carrying the oxygen and nutrients it requires. Some people ...click here to read more

Getting older is never easy. We get tired more quickly, become less physically capable, and unfortunately, lose our youthful appearance. While both men and women have to deal with the negatives that come with aging, women have a much harder time, as they also have to go through a transitional phase called menopause. A new ...click here to read more

Joint pain can be caused by several different things, including age, injury, or infection. Being able to recognize what kind of pain you are experiencing can help you develop a proper diagnosis of your joint pain which, in turn, can improve treatment so that you stop suffering from tedious pain. One major cause of joint ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-lasting disease that can affect virtually any part of the human body. Everything from muscle control to the optic nerves in the eye responsible for our vision can become compromised, leading multiple sclerosis sufferers to have difficulty in all aspects of their lives. The condition is thought to be the ...click here to read more

Memory loss is a real concern as you age. Current estimates suggest over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to rise to 16 million by 2050. The majority of patients living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are over the age of 65, which means seniors are at the ...click here to read more

Oh, to be forever young, isn’t that the dream? As humans, we can’t live forever, but there are things you can do to appear much younger. Scientists are conducting much research to uncover a greater understanding of how aging works and how to slow it down. Until science can “cure” aging, you may want to ...click here to read more

When you’re pursuing a menu at a restaurant, that wild caught salmon is often overlooked in lieu of a more savory dish like a rack of lamb or that sirloin steak. While this may decision may be a joy for the taste buds, you might be robbing yourself from the benefits that occasionally eating fish ...click here to read more

The young are often envied for their youth and boundless amounts of energy. This is in stark contrast to elderly individuals who become less physically able and tire out much easier. Older individuals often have a harder time doing the things that come easier to the younger population, with this also carrying over to the ...click here to read more

We all get sad from time to time, but some individuals suffer from a more profound form of sadness called depression. It is estimated that 350 million people around the globe suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). We at Bel Marra feel depression is a very important topic, so we have ...click here to read more

We are all forgetful from time to time, but there are certain things that we would never forget, like the place where we grew up and the faces of the people closest to us. However, this isn’t the case for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, a progressively debilitating disease that causes those affected to lose ...click here to read more