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Bella Alvarez

Bella Alvarez is a dedicated health writer known for her insightful contributions to the wellness community. Passionate about fitness and focused on practical health solutions, she has a knack for making complex topics accessible. Her expertise shines through in her popular guides, which help individuals achieve their fitness goals and enhance their overall well-being.

Latest from Bella Alvarez

10 Exercises That Strengthen Your Quads

Fitness

10 Exercises That Strengthen Your Quads

Everyone has different goals when they begin weightlifting. Some are looking to lose fat, some to gain muscle, and some to...

9 Addictions You Might Not Know You Have

Wellness

9 Addictions You Might Not Know You Have

We all have habits we develop without thinking, from checking social media to taking work projects home. These practices are...

Music Impacts Health in More Ways Than You Think

Mind

Music Impacts Health in More Ways Than You Think

Music can be fun, inspiring, and uplifting, and there are concrete health benefits to both listening and playing.

Understanding Esophageal Cancer

Cancer

Understanding Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer or cancer of the esophagus is among the most common cancers in the world and often has a poor survival...

What Does It Mean To Be Asymptomatic?

General Interest

What Does It Mean To Be Asymptomatic?

Scientists are looking more closely at what causes diseases to spread and the role of asymptomatic carriers.

Going Organic: Craze or Credible?

Dietary

Going Organic: Craze or Credible?

Eating organic is popular these days, but is it really better for you? Research into organic food is quite extensive.

The Most Common Parasites that Can Affect Humans

Parasitic

The Most Common Parasites that Can Affect Humans

Parasites are relatively common in the U.S. and cause only minor symptoms in most people.

When Is Musculoskeletal Pain a Sign of Something More?

Skeletal

When Is Musculoskeletal Pain a Sign of Something More?

Musculoskeletal pain afflicts millions of people. It may be caused by injury or a musculoskeletal disorder or MSD.

What to Know If You're Considering B12 Shots

Wellness

What to Know If You're Considering B12 Shots

B12 shots deliver this vitamin to people who are deficient in the nutrient. They are generally regarded as safe.

High White Blood Cell Counts and Leukocytosis

Blood

High White Blood Cell Counts and Leukocytosis

The human body requires the right balance of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma to survive. One way in...

What Are Carcinogens, Really?

General Interest

What Are Carcinogens, Really?

Research has uncovered cancer-causing carcinogens, understanding of which scientists hope can reduce cancer exposure.

Papilledema: Visual Symptoms of Something More

Eyes

Papilledema: Visual Symptoms of Something More

Though many people experience nausea and pressure headaches, in rare cases, an ophthalmologic condition -- papilledema -- is...

The Risk of Serotonin Syndrome

Mental Health

The Risk of Serotonin Syndrome

Numerous chemicals and hormones impact how we think and function every day. These include dopamine, melatonin, and...

Height and Weight Charts For Babies and Children

Children

Height and Weight Charts For Babies and Children

As parents watch their children grow, monitoring their development is both a source of pride and anxiety. Many consult...

Everything You Need to Know About Hand Sanitizers

General Interest

Everything You Need to Know About Hand Sanitizers

Is using hand sanitizer as effective as washing your hands, and can you make your own?

The Dangers of Acrylamide

General Interest

The Dangers of Acrylamide

Thanks to advances in science and modern medicine, we know about the dangerous components of some edible items. High-fructose...

Signs You're Eating Too Much Sugar

Wellness

Signs You're Eating Too Much Sugar

Sugar is one of modern society’s greatest weaknesses. While natural sugar is in many healthy foods, the obsession with added...

The Various Ways Negativity Touches Our Lives

Wellness

The Various Ways Negativity Touches Our Lives

Negativity is, to some extent, a part of life. Thanks to stress and anxiety, we find ourselves worrying over the worst-case...

The Science Behind Why We Hate Mondays

General Interest

The Science Behind Why We Hate Mondays

Monday is the most odious day of the week for most employees of the traditional workforce. Being rattled awake by an alarm at 6...

From IBS to Assassins: the Practice of Hypnosis

Brain

From IBS to Assassins: the Practice of Hypnosis

If you've ever been to a state fair or magic show, you might have seen a hypnotist in action. The theatrical performer invites...