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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A new study has found that teenagers who consume plenty of fruits have a reduced risk of breast cancer later on in life. On the other hand, women who drink more alcohol over the years, have a higher risk of breast cancer but may have a lower risk of heart disease. Roughly three servings a ...click here to read more
Norovirus and listeria, two illnesses that can lead to gastrointestinal distress, have caused food establishment shutdown and food recalls due to contamination. So far we have seen plenty of food recalls and food store closures because of listeria and norovirus in an attempt to reduce contamination and the spread of these highly contagious illnesses. Carrabba’s ...click here to read more
Multiple sclerosis-associated myelitis has distinct characteristics, making early detection with MRI and ensuing early treatment possible. Researchers found that patients with myelitis who later develop multiple sclerosis may be distinguished from other cases through distinct characteristics – such as the location and size of spinal cord lesions. These findings may help better scan for multiple ...click here to read more
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Although the windshield may protect you from UV rays, the same cannot be said for the side window, which has been shown to cause damage to your skin and eyes. For their study, researchers from California wanted to test the damage that could occur with sunlight exposure from a car-side window. Excess sun exposure has ...click here to read more
Swollen hands in the morning could be a result of various conditions including arthritis. Experiencing swollen hands in the morning can make normal morning tasks – like getting dressed or making breakfast – quite challenging. If swollen hands in the morning are a regular occurrence, a person may have to find new ways to maneuver ...click here to read more
Kidney stones in women raise the risk of stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). Lead researcher Yanqiong Liu said, “People should be concerned about kidney stones. Evidence suggests an association between kidney stones and incident cardiovascular disease, even after adjusting for other cardiovascular risk factors.” The meta-analysis study reviewed over 3.5 million patients of which ...click here to read more
Childhood asthma is associated with a higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) later on in life. The researchers found those with the weakest lung function are at the highest risk for COPD. Researcher Michael McGeachie said, “Study participants were children with mild-to-moderate persistent asthma, which places them among the most severe 30 or ...click here to read more
Psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Researcher Dr. Ari Polachek wrote, “[T]hese findings support the notion that PsA [psoriatic arthritis] should be considered as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.” The study authors explained, “We have found that patients with PsA had a 43 percent higher risk of having ...click here to read more
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