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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Being overweight has been found to be associated with a higher stroke risk in women. More specifically, carrying around excess weight increases the risk of experiencing the most common type of stroke. On the upside, those extra pounds also mean lower risk of a less common type of stroke. Dr. Richard Libman, who reviewed the ...click here to read more
Kidney stone risk is higher in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (a form of arthritis), according to research findings. Newly diagnosed kidney stones were found to be 19 percent more common in ankylosing spondylitis patients, compared to those without the condition. Patients with ankylosing spondylitis were found to have altered calcium and vitamin D metabolism, along ...click here to read more
Patients with sleep apnea – a sleep disorder – are advised to take a driving test, as many of them have been found to drive erratically. The study found that sleep apnea patients were more likely to fail a driving simulator test, compared to people without the sleep disorder. Lane deviation specifically was a problem ...click here to read more
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Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is when the oil glands – meibomian glands – do not secrete enough oil or when the oil secreted is of poor quality. Normally, the meibomian glands secrete oil covering the surface of the eye to keep the water component in our tears from evaporating. This combination of the water and ...click here to read more
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes risk may be lowered with brisk walking. The researchers found that the impact of brisk walking is similar to that of running, which means, regardless of your fitness level or age, you can still manage to successfully lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, and control your diabetes with ...click here to read more
If you’re just starting out college, you may be excited, but you may also be anxious. Even as a returning student, you already know that college time can get pretty stressful. With heavy course loads, exams, and multiple essays all due back to back, there’s a lot to fret about. The negative health effects of ...click here to read more
Dear Friends, I know it’s technically not fall yet, but if Starbucks can already release their signature pumpkin spiced latte, then I can go ahead and talk about healthy fall foods. Fall is such a beautiful time of year, as the leaves begin to change, the temperature gets cooler, and you just feel really cozy. ...click here to read more
Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a chronic condition that affects the intestines. The inflammation associated with the disease can trigger abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition. Inflammation can occur anywhere along the digestive tract, affecting different people differently. Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disorder, which means the body’s own ...click here to read more
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