Mental Health

Hearing loss puts you at risk for this…

When our ears begin to ring, or when we find ourselves asking people to repeat what they said or speak louder, we often attribute this to age-related hearing loss. Over time, those countless years of loud noises and other ear damage can really catch up, slowly deteriorating our precious hearing. Many of us accept that ...click here to read more

Mental health, brain power can be restored with vigorous exercise in older adults

Mental health and brain power can be restored with vigorous exercise in older adults. The findings were uncovered through the use of imaging scans by UC Davis Health System, revealing that vigorous exercise increases levels of two common neurotransmitters that are responsible for messaging and communication within the brain. The neurotransmitters are glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric ...click here to read more

Endometriosis Awareness Month 2016, PCOS, pregnancy risks, pelvic pain in women, and weight loss

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 2016, which touches upon topics such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pregnancy complications, pelvic pain in women, and weight loss. Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide and not only negatively impacts a woman’s life, but can cause some very painful symptoms, too. Here is Bel Marra Health’s news roundup ...click here to read more

Endometriosis pelvic pain in women associated with poor mental health

Women who suffer from pelvic pain due to endometriosis may need help with their mental health. A new study suggests, endometriosis and psychological health are connected. Endometriosis is a disorder that impacts the tissue lining the inside of the uterus, called the endometrium. Sometimes, the tissue grows outside the uterus, resulting in this painful disorder ...click here to read more

Mild cognitive impairment not linked to anesthesia: Study

In a recently conducted Mayo Clinic study which involved people over 40 years who received anesthesia, researchers found that the development of mild cognitive impairment MCI) later in life had nothing to do with the anesthesia. Mild cognitive impairment is more critical than the normal age-related cognitive decline, but not as critical as dementia. The ...click here to read more

Schizophrenia risk may be revealed by face reading, finger length

Schizophrenia risk may be revealed by face reading and finger length according to research. The findings uncovered that deficits in emotional recognition may be a precursor to schizophrenia symptoms and may help identify those at highest risk to develop the mental disorder. There are criteria set out to help identify those with schizophrenia but nearly ...click here to read more

How to combat loneliness during the holidays

Even though Christmas brings friends and family together, many people still experience loneliness, which can impact their health. The American Psychological Association reported that one in four Americans experiences loneliness during the holidays. But loneliness isn’t just a seasonal problem. Previous reports found that 35 percent of Americans over the age of 45 feel lonely ...click here to read more

Dementia, memory loss news roundup 2015: Dementia diagnosis, treatment breakthroughs

As the population continues to age, more and more cases of dementia and memory loss will continue to crop up. Dementia and memory loss is a pressing issue for seniors, and this past year much information came out regarding dementia causes, treatments and even prevention methods. At Bel Marra Health we have collected together the ...click here to read more

PTSD may increase heart attack and stroke risk in women

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, an anxiety disorder, is often associated with those who have gone to war. PTSD happens after people have experienced traumatic events and continue to recall stressors. Symptoms of PTSD can come in the form of nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of detachment. Since PTSD is most commonly associated with ...click here to read more