Category Archives: Health News

Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder of the nervous system manifesting as a tremor in the hand at first, but then developing into stiffness and slowing of movements. There are several other symptoms of Parkinson’s such as loss of expression of the face, soft or slurred speech, and thinking and behavior problems. While treatment for Parkinson’s ...click here to read more

There is a culprit that is robbing you of your energy and leaving you fatigued, but you probably don’t even realize what it is. No, it’s not your sleep habits or your exercise routine. You can’t blame your diet or even medication. So, what exactly is it? It’s anxiety. If you’ve reported being tired and ...click here to read more

Drinking water is essential for human life. In fact, the longest we can survive without water is about three days, while the longest we can survive without food is three weeks. For most people, drinking tap water—which has added fluoride—is the only way they stay hydrated, while others choose alternative methods of getting water. Having ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, If you don’t like hitting the gym or working out for that matter but are still concerned about your health and have weight loss goals, don’t fret. I have some solutions for you. I totally get it, gym memberships are expensive, and the gym can be quite intimidating, especially if you’re new. But ...click here to read more

It has been another informative week here at Bel Marra and we have compiled a list of your best articles for your weekly health news roundup. We discussed about the types and causes of involuntary movement, the treatments and home remedies for an irritable bladder, as well as the most likely causes for bone spurs ...click here to read more

For many people, chewing and swallowing is a simple process that does not produce any cause for concern. But when something is amiss and not performing as it should, we become worried. Our oral cavity is made up of several structures involved in digesting food. Our jaw muscles, tongue, and esophagus all work in concert ...click here to read more

Protein is a building block of the body. It’s an amino acid that is an important part of a healthy diet. Protein helps to repair cells and make new ones, especially muscle. Good sources of protein include meats, milk, fish, and eggs. A recent study conducted by researchers from New Zealand, Austria, and Demark have ...click here to read more

According to the 2012 National Health Survey (NHIS), more than 25 million Americans experience some form of pain every day, with more than 17.6 percent of American adults suffering from “severe levels.” This has led to overutilization of painkiller medication, the most potent of which are opioids. This has led to a crisis in America. ...click here to read more

Owning a furry friend can be a source of love and affection that can’t be found anywhere else. Simply owning a pet can be a great improvement to quality of life, even helping to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. A new study wanted to look deeper into the effect that pets, specifically owning a dog, ...click here to read more

There is a natural decline that occurs with aging that can make you feel older than you are. You may be weaker, unsteady, and your ability to perform simple tasks becomes hindered. It is well known that muscle loss is a common problem with aging, so taking the necessary steps to prevent muscle loss is ...click here to read more

Have you ever asked yourself why your libido has plummeted? Or what if how you’re feeling is normal or not? Well, it seems that many people have asked themselves this question because online search results are at an all-time high. Instead of leaving it up to the internet to try and tell you what’s wrong, ...click here to read more

It has been quite an informative week in the world of health news, and to get you caught up, we have compiled a list of our most interesting articles for the weekly health news roundup. This past week, we covered menopause and depression, an important condition that can affect many women as they get older, ...click here to read more

Our eyes are our windows to the world, which is why we should take care of them the best we can. Unfortunately, approximately 29 million Americans age 20 and older have a metabolic disease called diabetes increasing their risk for vision loss and other health problems. To help spread awareness, November has been designated Diabetic ...click here to read more

The third week of November has been designated GERD awareness week. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is a very common disorder that affects millions of Americans today. To bring awareness to this condition around the week of Thanksgiving, GERD sufferers can better recognize the condition and seek treatment as soon as possible. To better inform ...click here to read more