Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

As we get older, many areas of our life begin to change, especially our libido. Many of us are not nearly engaging in as much intimacy as we once did in our younger years. Some may convince themselves that this is a normal part of aging, while others are worried it could be a more ...click here to read more

We all know that between HDL and LDL cholesterol, you want more HDL because it’s considered the good type of cholesterol. But even too much good cholesterol can be bad. New research has found that HDL cholesterol could contribute to infectious diseases like pneumonia and gastroenteritis. Professor and chief physician Børge Nordestgaard explained, “Surprisingly, we ...click here to read more

It is common for people to mistake panic attacks for heart attacks. Here we’ll take a look at the differences between the two. The fact is, panic attacks and heart attacks do have some similarities in terms of symptoms, including chest pain. But they otherwise are two distinct medical reactions. Before we look at the ...click here to read more

Have you ever flexed your foot the wrong way and experienced the excruciating pain of your calf cramping? Or how about having to stop an exercise because of a muscle cramp? Muscle cramps are painful and they can occur at the most random times, robbing you of your ability to do anything. But why does ...click here to read more

Did you know that throughout the day, your vision and eyesight changes? It’s true. Some hours in the day you have sharp vision, while other hours your vision will be a bit weaker. It may sound strange, but the change in vision actually serves a very important purpose. Our vision is actually best at dusk ...click here to read more

When it comes to treating high blood pressure — hypertension — there are many options available to you. You can go the natural route, which includes de-stressing, eating well, and exercising. You can go the medical route of popping a pill. Or you can combine aspects of both roads to get to your healthier destination. ...click here to read more

With the world’s population aging, more and more people are losing their memory. This is why there is a strong focus on finding preventative measures for memory loss, preferably natural remedies. Researchers examined the effects of tai chi on different levels of mild cognitive impairment — a precursor to future more serious memory loss — ...click here to read more

Medical testing is a way to either prevent a future illness or to diagnose a present one. But sometimes, medical testing can do more harm than good. It can cause anxiety as you wait for the results, reveal a false-positive, or lead to unnecessary treatment and side effects. Many men undergo prostate cancer screenings early-on ...click here to read more