Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Dermatomyositis is an uncommon medical condition that occurs in approximately 10 in a million people. It is characterized by muscle weakness and a specific rash on the skin. Dermatomyositis affects the tissues and blood vessels surrounding the muscles, affecting the strength of the muscles and inflammation of the skin. The condition can develop in both ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction isn’t the most common topic of discussion, but the fact of the matter is that between 15 to 30 million American men live with ED daily. Worse yet, the risk of ED increases with age. Dr. Neil Baum explained, “If men are honest, every one of them will tell you they’ve experienced impotence ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia usually causes chronic pain that can be debilitating. It is generally treated with medication including antidepressants, which have side-effects. A new study explored the use of an alternative treatment called “compassion meditation” and found it to be effective in reducing pain symptoms. The Effect of Meditation Therapy on Fibromyalgia Symptoms The study that assessed ...click here to read more

Heart failure is when the heart is unable to pump an adequate supply of blood to meets the body’s needs. This can occur over time, which means it is a chronic condition. On the other hand, in some cases, heart failure can occur suddenly. When it does, it is known as acute heart failure. Acute ...click here to read more

Memory loss and dementia risk could be detected by observing the eyes of a patient, according to a new study. The study that discovered the link was carried out by researchers to find out whether there was a link between retinal damage and cognitive decline. The idea was based on the similarity between the blood ...click here to read more

Acute coronary syndrome does not describe one specific medical condition. It’s associated with any sudden reduction of the blood flow to the heart. One condition that falls under the category of acute coronary syndrome is a heart attack, where cell death occurs and causes damage to the heart tissue. Even if cellular death does not ...click here to read more

Poor diet, obesity, large waist circumference, lack of exercise, smoking, diabetes, and family history are all risk factors for high cholesterol. But there is an important risk factor missing from that list and you may not even be aware of it. Many seniors take medications for a variety of ailments. Medications are intended to treat ...click here to read more

It’s no surprise that the older you get, the more muscle you lose. Although this may be true, you can still work to slow down muscle loss to remain strong and healthy. Unfortunately, for some people, the rate at which they lose muscle is far quicker than others. This poses the question: what is really ...click here to read more