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 consumer group known as World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH) has released their annual list of most dangerous toys for children. This information comes at a useful time as many of us are gearing up for the Christmas shopping, especially with Black Friday deals just around the corner. Since January 2015, there have been ...click here to read more
Heart failure after a heart attack may be reduced with Mediterranean-style diet. There have already been numerous studies demonstrating the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which consists of fruits and vegetables, fish, whole grains, minimal sugar, and a glass of wine. It’s a known fact that people who experience heart failure after a heart attack ...click here to read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed the list of the five leading causes of death in the U.S. Heart disease takes the spot of the number one killer, followed by cancer, stroke, lower respiratory diseases, and accidents. The CDC reported that nearly two-thirds of deaths in the U.S. are caused by one ...click here to read more
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Mucus in urine is excreted by the mucus membranes, which are located in the urethra and urinary bladder lining, and then gets mixed with the urine. Mucus secretions are often thin and fluid in appearance. Mucus in urine is common and oftentimes it does not imply any health problem. On the other hand, anything in ...click here to read more
Low bone density and hip fracture rates linked to hot flashes and night sweats during menopause. The study found that women who suffered with moderate to severe hot flashes or night sweats during menopause had lower bone density. The study followed thousands of women who were not using hormonal replacement therapy for eight years. Baseline ...click here to read more
A new study has found that many atrial fibrillation patients are not receiving potentially life-saving blood thinners. The study found that about half of patients hospitalized for the heart condition do not receive blood thinners as a treatment. Atrial fibrillation raises the risk of blood clots, which can be reduced with blood thinners. Blood clots ...click here to read more
Osteopenia is the decrease in bone density. If you have osteopenia, your bone density may be lower than normal peak level, but it isn’t low enough to be diagnosed as osteoporosis. Bone density is simply the measurement of how strong your bones are. Lower bone density puts you at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis ...click here to read more
Delirium after cardiac surgery is linked to prolonged loss of cognitive function. The findings of the study suggest that interventions to prevent delirium in advance of surgery could help cardiac patients avoid long-term cognitive consequences. Co-lead author Jane Saczynski explained, “Our findings now suggest that postoperative delirium, once thought of as an acute, transient cognitive ...click here to read more
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