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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Effects of Sleep Deprivation

A lack of sleep is a common problem that affects millions of people around the world, yet a lot of individuals don’t stop to think about the effects of sleep deprivation. When someone has less sleep than they need in order to feel awake and alert, they are considered sleep deprived. We vary in terms ...click here to read more

Your Risk of Kidney Disease Is Higher Because of This

A study has uncovered that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a significantly higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The findings come from a meta-analysis which was presented at the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting this past October in Chicago. The researchers looked at the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases to evaluate the risk of CKD ...click here to read more

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Early Changes in Retina Can Be an Indicator of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive disease that causes blurring of the central vision. It is the leading cause of serious vision loss in patients over the age of 60. The illness inflicts millions of dollars in costs to healthcare systems around the world. There is currently no cure for the disease, but treatment options ...click here to read more

Your Risk of This Health Problem Goes up Because of This

Metabolic syndrome is defined as a condition made up of a cluster of familiar health problems. For example, a person who is obese with high blood sugar and high cholesterol has metabolic syndrome. These health problems increase a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in the enlargement of ...click here to read more

This Popular Exercise May Not Be Beneficial for Everyone

If you suffer from bladder leaks, it is often recommended to perform Kegel exercises to keep your pelvic floor strong. Unfortunately, not all bladder leaks are caused by weak pelvic muscles, so in that case, performing endless amounts of Kegel’s won’t do much for preventing leaks from occurring. For some women, bladder leaks are caused ...click here to read more

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