Category Archives: Health News

The heart’s main function is to pump blood so that the rest of the body can get adequate oxygenated blood in order to function. When this process is disrupted or the heart’s ability to pump blood becomes impaired, heart failure occurs. Although heart failure may sound like the heart has stopped or halted function altogether, ...click here to read more

We are often told that it’s “mind over matter” when referring to tough obstacles. This phrase suggests that our willpower alone can make the difference in extremely stressful situations. Thinking positively about your abilities could make you perform better. However, the opposite has been found to be true as well—thinking negative thoughts about yourself makes ...click here to read more

Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects millions of people across the globe. It targets the hemoglobin inside of red blood cells, which are responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. The lack of oxygen in the cells affected by the disease causes the hemoglobin to gather together in long fibers and push ...click here to read more

As children, we snuck flashlights under the covers so we could read after our parents told us to go to bed. These days, people of all ages have traded in their flashlights for the light coming off their phone screens. However, more and more people are starting to complain about sleep dysfunction than ever before. ...click here to read more

Much has been written about the negative health effects of sedentary behavior among adults. But now, experts say they have been able to link diabetes risk factors with the amount of time children spend in front of a screen. Researchers at St. George’s University of London are reporting that children who spend more than three ...click here to read more

A new UK study has found that individuals who suffer from insufficient nightly sleep tend to have larger waistlines and are more likely to be obese and overweight. People who averaged six hours of sleep a night had waistlines three centimeters larger than those who slept nine hours a night. The shorter a person slept, ...click here to read more

Immunotherapy for cancer treatment is something we have heard about since the early 90s, and now researchers at Cornell is suggesting we may be able to use immune cells to treat allergies and infections. After discovering how immune cells work in the body, Cornell researchers say that one day, the cells may be harnessed as ...click here to read more

Weight gain and obesity are a growing issue in the United States, with current trends pointing to nearly three-quarters of the American population being overweight or obese by the year 2020. While much of this has been in response to increased eating habits and a lack of exercise, recent studies involving mice have linked the ...click here to read more

A new study revealed that your risk of developing diabetes may be reduced with moderate alcohol consumption. The study found that men who consumed 14 alcoholic beverages a week and women who consumed nine had the lowest risk of type 2 diabetes in comparison to nondrinkers and those who drank more. The highest benefits were ...click here to read more

Now that you’re older, you probably don’t work out as often as you once did or don’t think about building muscle mass. However, it is actually important that seniors build and maintain muscles as they age. Strong muscles help prevent injury, improve mobility, maintain independence, and prevents other medical conditions such as sarcopenia—age-related muscle loss. ...click here to read more

Cholesterol is often referred to as the “silent killer,” as it accumulates along your arteries, slowly causing damage over time. As a result of this build-up of plaque, your health becomes severely at risk. If you overlook the symptoms, your risk of complications rises. When discussing cholesterol, LDL cholesterol is often the culprit of any ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by in the world of medical news, and here at Bel Marra, we have taken the time to compile a list of the best articles for your weekly health news round-up. You’ll find a ton of interesting health topics to catch you up. Simple way to improve your memory It’s important ...click here to read more

An estimated 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines, which are recurrent throbbing headaches that typically affect one side of the head. Migraines are considered a primary headache disorder that can last anywhere from two to 72 hours. Having headaches can affect a person’s quality of life, which is why learning how ...click here to read more

Every day, thousands of patients are prescribed anticoagulants that work to prevent blood clots. Blood clots are a serious health threat that can increase your risk of a heart attack. Unfortunately, these same drugs that aim to help you may actually be putting you at a higher risk. Researchers at the University of Birmingham uncovered ...click here to read more