Emily Lunardo studied medical sociology at York University with a strong focus on the social determinants of health and mental illness. She is a registered Zumba instructor, as well as a Canfit Pro trainer, who teaches fitness classes on a weekly basis. Emily practices healthy habits in her own life as well as helps others with their own personal health goals. Emily joined Bel Marra Health as a health writer in 2013.
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Glaucoma disease progression may be determined with smart contact lenses. The novelty contacts have a built-in sensor that can help predict glaucoma progression. Certain patterns of electrical signals are emitted from the lenses, correlating with a faster progression of glaucoma. Largely characterized by high eye pressure, glaucoma still remains the leading cause of blindness. Although ...click here to read more
Researchers are working on a way to deliver glaucoma medication through contact lenses. The new contact lenses are designed to gradually dispense medication into the eye. This type of treatment is particularly beneficial for patients who have difficulty using eye drops. The study found that the drug-administering contact lenses could lower eye pressure in monkeys ...click here to read more
Eye discharge (eye mucus) is a combination of oil, mucus, skin cells, and other debris accumulating at the corners of your eyes during the sleep. Sometimes, it may be wet and sticky, and at other times it may be dry and crusty. Although eye discharge may gross you out or may be annoying to clean ...click here to read more
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By now, you probably heard about the Paleo diet, but have you heard about its possible side effects, including diarrhea, tiredness, and trouble sleeping? The Paleo diet is a style of eating similar to that of our caveman ancestors. This means a complete elimination of all things processed. Instead, it focuses on foods that could ...click here to read more
A new study has found that many American adults suffering from depression are not getting the help they need. The study screened over 46,000 people and found that eight percent of them had depression. Unfortunately, only one-third of the depressed individuals were undergoing treatment. The reasons for this were quite varied. Lead researcher Dr. Mark ...click here to read more
Dear Friends, It’s that time of year again when all the children (and young adults) head back to school. Whether you are sending off your little one for the first time or are an experienced back-to-schooler, the transition can still get stressful. There’s a lot to think about when the school year rolls around. Do ...click here to read more
Prolapsed bladder (cystocele) is a condition in which the pelvic floor muscles and tissues that keep the bladder in place become weak, causing the bladder to drop and bulge into vagina. In severe cases, a prolapsed bladder can protrude through the opening of the vagina. A prolapsed bladder can be categorized into one of the ...click here to read more
Toxic megacolon is a condition of a malfunctioning large intestine. Namely, the term megacolon implies the atypical dilation of the colon, while “toxic” indicates the severity of the problem. Often a complication of inflammatory bowel disease, toxic megacolon is a rare and life-threatening condition in which the large intestine quickly widens within a few days. ...click here to read more
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