Author Archives : Devon Andre

Devon Andre has been involved in the health and dietary supplement industry for a number of years. Devon has written extensively for Bel Marra Health. He has a Bachelor of Forensic Science from the University of Windsor, and went on to complete a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh. Devon is keenly aware of trends and new developments in the area of health and wellness. He embraces an active lifestyle combining diet, exercise and healthy choices. By working to inform readers of the options available to them, he hopes to improve their health and quality of life.

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This Is How Your Libido Changes as You Age

As you age, your body goes through many changes – emotionally, mentally, physically, and physiologically. Maybe you wear glasses when you didn’t years ago. Maybe you need more or even fewer hours of sleep compared to your younger years. Or maybe you find you can’t eat the same foods you once loved and enjoyed. Another ...click here to read more

Diabetes Contributes to Muscle Loss

Lack of protein, exercise, and older age can all contribute to muscle loss or atrophy. Research suggests having diabetes is another contributing factor to muscle loss, and many people are not aware of this link. It’s natural to lose some muscle mass as we age, and as a result, it can negatively impact our ability ...click here to read more

Differences in BMI and Cholesterol between Sexes

Researchers found critical differences in body mass index (BMI) and cholesterol between men and women. They found that BMI increased, and cholesterol decreased less in women than men during a 15-year period. The researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Sanne A.E. Peters and colleagues wrote, “[Cardiovascular disease] (CVD) has long ...click here to read more

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Lack of Sleep Damages DNA

It seems like everyone you talk to complains of being tired. Lack of sleep is becoming a severe epidemic, and it’s contributing to more health problems than just tiredness. In fact, sleep deprivation damages our DNA, impairing its ability to repair and heal. Many crucial processes occur while we sleep, including memory formation, hormone regulation, ...click here to read more

Cigarette Smoking Impairs Vision

We all know smoking cigarettes is harmful. Cigarette smoke can impair our health, from increasing our cancer risk and delaying wound healing to upping our risk of heart disease. Now you can add vision problems to that list as well. It is suggested that heavy smokers tend to get more smoke in their eyes, which ...click here to read more

The ‘Cool’ Way to Relieve Joint Pain

You probably know that icing sore joints can help reduce inflammation and ease pain. Cryotherapy is similar to that, except that the temperature is far colder than a simple ice pack. But could you handle the extremely low temperature if it would relieve your joint pain? Many famous athletes already use cryotherapy. You stand upright ...click here to read more

Measure Your Heart Health with These 5 Metrics

Heart disease continues to be the number one killer in America, even though many of us are aware of the risk factors and preventative measures to reduce our risk. By continuously monitoring your heart health, you can work on improving your heart health and reduce your risk of a cardiovascular event occurring. Aside from knowing ...click here to read more

What’s the Deal with Celery Juice?

Everywhere you look, people are talking, drinking, or posting about celery juice. There have been several claims that consuming celery juice first thing in the morning can offer you a slew of health benefits, but is celery juice just another health fad or are these claims valid? Some suggest celery juice has aided in improving ...click here to read more

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