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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Red wine may help lower high blood pressure and protect against heart disease in people who exercise. But there’s a catch: The participants in the study were drinking non-alcoholic red wine. The non-alcoholic red wine was shown to improve nitric oxide levels in the men, helping lower blood pressure. Nitric oxide causes blood vessels to ...click here to read more
If you’re lacking gym motivation, some social media competition may give you the push you need. Senior study author Damon Centola explained, “Supportive groups can backfire because they draw attention to members who are less active, which can create a downward spiral of participation.” In his words, competition groups “frame relationships in terms of goal-setting ...click here to read more
Leukocytes are white blood cells that work with the immune system to fight off infections. Leukocytes can appear in the urine if there is damage to the kidneys, ureters, urethra, or bladder. They can also be triggered if there is a foreign substance in the body. There are five different types of leukocytes, and if ...click here to read more
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Resistant hypertension (high blood pressure) is when a person has made the appropriate lifestyle changes in order to reduce their blood pressure or have taken at least two different types of blood pressure-lowering medications, and yet their blood pressure has not improved. Essentially, resistant hypertension refers to blood pressure that is difficult to treat and ...click here to read more
Individuals with low levels of the ‘love hormone’ – oxytocin – have been found to have less empathy than those with higher levels. Researchers found that oxytocin replacement therapy could improve well-being of people who are low in the hormone. The study included 20 people with medical conditions that lead to low levels of oxytocin ...click here to read more
Dear Friends, Looking to relax? You may need to, considering today is Election Day. Numerous studies report this election has been the most stressful yet, regardless if you’re Republican or Democratic. Today, for many Americans, that stress will probably hit its peak, causing blood pressure to rise, which can be particularly harmful for seniors and ...click here to read more
Heart attack and mortality risk higher with household air pollution. You may not associate your home with pollutants, but they may very well be present there, coming from lighting, cooking, or heating with fuels. The study found that burning cleaner fuels such as natural gas was associated with a lower mortality risk. Lead researcher Sumeet ...click here to read more
A new study has revealed that people living in darker, colder climates – further away from the equator – have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms earlier on. Multiple sclerosis is believed to be caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors, including exposure to sunlight and vitamin D. The researchers ...click here to read more
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