Category Archives: Anti-Aging

Although the fountain of youth has yet to be discovered, there are other ways you can slowly turn back the hands of time. Sure, you can spend hundreds of dollars on creams that promise you’ll look 20 again, but save those extra dollars. Instead of spending on the outside, start focusing on the inside. What ...click here to read more

Both men and women experience unique changes as they age, but women, in particular, go through a change that causes unwanted side effects. This change is known as menopause, and it typically occurs in females in their 50s. During menopause, estrogen levels begin to decrease, menstruation stops, and, as mentioned, a slew of unwanted side ...click here to read more

A new study found that consuming fish at least twice a week could significantly reduce pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Although previous studies have looked at the benefits of fish supplements on rheumatoid arthritis, little was known about actual consumption of fish and its effects on rheumatoid arthritis pain. Study author Dr. Sara ...click here to read more

Gout is a condition caused by a buildup of uric acid, normally around the joint in the big toe. This condition leads to swelling of the toe along with severe pain, which can be crippling to patients. A main treatment goal to reduce gout flare-ups is to eliminate uric acid in the body. Uric acid ...click here to read more

Menopause is one of those hallmarks of life that is largely dreaded and deeply misunderstood at the same time. Albeit simply signifying a transition of the female body from ability to bear children to no longer being able to do so, it is commonly seen as an ending. For a very long time, menopause has ...click here to read more

This coming week is rheumatoid arthritis awareness week, and your friends at Bel Marra have taken the time to bring you information on this topic to broaden your knowledge and understanding of the disease. We have compiled a list of articles touching on palindromic rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis and feet, and rheumatoid arthritis and depression. Millions ...click here to read more

Many people are in the pursuit of a more youthful appearance. Because of that, there are many items on the market that claim to restore aging skin, but they usually fall short. However, scientists have found new evidence that a common antioxidant can combat anti-aging effects, and the best part is that the results are ...click here to read more

We often hear doctors using the term osteopenia and osteoporosis when referring to human bones, but there is a difference between the two. Understanding the difference can protect you and keep you mobile. When we look at the words osteopenia and osteoporosis, it’s easy to see how the two can be confused. Aside from the ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a condition of reduced bone density and fragile bones. It leads to abnormally porous bone that is compressible, similar to that of a sponge. Porous bone is very weak and easily fractured. Normally, our bones are composed of adequate amounts of protein, collagen, and calcium, giving them strength. However, in cases of osteoporosis, ...click here to read more

Ladies… unlike men, you undergo a drastic change as you age, and it’s known as menopause. Whether you’re just starting menopause (known as perimenopause), smack dab in the middle of it, or have gone through it, there are some nasty symptoms attached to it that can make day to day life quite challenging. Furthermore, changes ...click here to read more

Retrograde amnesia is a disorder that affects an individual’s ability to remember incidents or experiences preceding a specific event in time. This means you are able to make new memories but are unable to recall your past. Retrograde amnesia is marked by an impairment of autobiographical memory. This is the exact opposite of anterograde amnesia, ...click here to read more

We all want to improve our memory. Forgetting someone’s name or where you put your car key is embarrassing and often a reflection of your mental capacity. We try to learn new tricks to remember things, like mnemonics or associations, which help. But the process of forming and recalling memory is complex, often leading these ...click here to read more

Arthritis is a term used to describe a disorder that affects joints, leading to symptoms of joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may also be present, such as redness, warmth, swelling, and a decreased range of motion. The knee is a joint that we rely on every day to walk and move around, and several ...click here to read more

In the U.S., over 30 million adults suffer from the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis. That’s one in every eight adults. Often referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis, the condition commonly affects larger, weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees, but it can manifest in the upper limbs too. Slowly but surely, the ...click here to read more