Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

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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Protect yourself from the poop in swimming pools

Poop in swimming pools may be a disgusting thought, but fecal matter is often found in these public cooldown areas. If you come into contact with poop in swimming pools, you can get quite sick. Dr. William Schaffner from Vanderbilt University Medical Center said, “The most common problems people get while swimming are intestinal infections, ...click here to read more

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Fewer American teens are drinking soda

Fewer American teenagers are choosing to drink soda – in fact, the consumption rates dropped by as much as a third in the last two years. More youth prefer bottled water to the sugar-loaded sodas. Michael Jacobson, president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, said, “Over the past 15 years, a great ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis and joint pain may be reduced with new 3D-printed cartilage: Study

Osteoarthritis and joint pain may be reduced with new 3D-printed cartilage, according to research. Associate professor Ibrahim T. Ozbolat said, “Our goal is to create tissue that can be used to replace large amounts of worn-out tissue or design patches. Those who have osteoarthritis in their joints suffer a lot. We need a new alternative ...click here to read more

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