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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If diabetes isn’t well managed, it can lead to health complications such as retinopathy and even neuropathy, among others. It’s important then that diabetics take the necessary steps in order to reduce the risk of developing these complications. Researcher Dr. Gregory Moneta explained, “Diabetes is one of the strongest risk factors for any form of ...click here to read more
A new skin patch device has been created for analyzing sweat during exercise. The results collected from the patch are then sent to a smartphone. This information offers a valuable insight into the person’s state of health, for example, whether they require more hydration or whether their electrolyte levels are balanced. Lead author of the ...click here to read more
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden episode of acute kidney failure or kidney damage that takes place within a few hours or days. As a result, there is a buildup of waste in the bloodstream which impairs the kidneys’ ability to maintain the proper balance of fluids in the body. As a result, other ...click here to read more
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients can benefit from yoga. Stress is a large contributing factor to IBS symptoms, and yoga is a great way to reduce stress all the while gently stretching the body to ease muscle tension and promote bowel movements. IBS patients suffer from gastrointestinal and digestive symptoms, such as constipation, stomach cramping, ...click here to read more
With Christmas one month away, children are writing up their wish lists to give to Santa. This long-running tradition has been passed down from generation to generation, but is it a good one to keep? Psychologist Christopher Boyle and mental health caregiver Kathy McKay believe that the lie about Father Christmas’ existence may actually be ...click here to read more
Fatty liver disease patients can improve kidney function with low fat diet and exercise. In addition, those who experienced improvement in liver disease also saw their renal function improved, even after adjusting for factors such as diabetes, hypertension, concurrent medications, and weight loss. Senior author of the study Dr. Naga Chalasani explained, “The exact mechanism ...click here to read more
Coronary heart disease risk increases by 24 percent with high intake of saturated fats. Foods rich in saturated fat include butter, red meat, lard, and palm oil. The researchers suggest that replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat could help lower the risk of coronary heart disease. Senior author Qi Sun explained, “Our findings strongly corroborate ...click here to read more
Unlike the turkey, you don’t need to be stuffed this Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, which is inevitably associated with heavy overeating, ultimately leading to weight gain. Registered dietician Kristen Kizer explained, “Lack of sleep, an abundance of decadent food, and the stress of the holidays are the perfect storm ...click here to read more
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