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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High resting heart rate and blood pressure is associated with many mental health disorders. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, looked at data from over a million Swedish men. Heart rate and blood pressure are regulated by the autonomic nervous system which controls the body’s basic functions. Using blood pressure and heart rate measurements, the ...click here to read more
A federal study revealed that one in every 250 Americans ends up in an emergency room as a result of an adverse reaction to medications. The rate rises to about one in every 100 people among those over 65. The researchers noted that the medications responsible for these hospital visits haven’t changed over the last ...click here to read more
The risk of stroke and heart problems is reduced with an optimistic attitude in older adults. The study found that a predominantly pessimistic outlook on life raises one’s risk of death from heart disease. The study involved nearly 3,000 participants tracked for 11 years. The researchers found that the most pessimistic participants were twice as ...click here to read more
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A new study has found an added benefit from blood pressure medication: It may help reduce the risk of bone fractures. The researchers found that a class of blood pressure medication – known as thiazide diuretics – lowered the risk of hip or pelvic fractures in patients on this drug, compared to patients taking different ...click here to read more
Dear Friends, Thanksgiving is only a few days away, so if you’re scrambling for a dessert to serve or bring over, you’re in luck because what I have for you is an incredibly healthy, gluten-free, vegan dessert that is so chocolatey and delicious that everyone will just fall in love with it! The best part ...click here to read more
Regulating VLDL cholesterol levels can help prevent heart disease and fatty liver disease. For proper liver function, VLDL cholesterol must be in perfect balance, not too high or too low. In his research, Dr. Shadab Siddiqi set on to find an easier way to regulate VLDL. Dr. Siddiqi uncovered a protein known as Small Valosin-Containing ...click here to read more
Lower urinary tract symptom severity is linked to metabolic syndrome. Weight loss surgery may aid in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Lower urinary tract symptoms include urinary frequency and urgency, bladder leakage, the need to urinate at night, and incomplete bladder emptying and are often associated with obesity in both men and women. Metabolic syndrome ...click here to read more
Flu season is upon us, but are you prepared? Although the flu rates haven’t been that threatening as of yet, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be getting your annual flu shot. Lynnette Brammer from the CDC said, “The fact that flu activity hasn’t picked up dramatically yet means there is plenty of time for people ...click here to read more
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