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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Angina in the elderly is quite a common occurrence. It is characterized by tightness in the chest and chest pain as a result of reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is not a disease on its own, but rather a symptom of coronary artery disease. Patients may experience tightness, pain, squeezing, pressure, or heaviness ...click here to read more
Kidney failure risk is greater in chronic kidney disease patients who also have atrial fibrillation. The research findings pave the way for further exploring the link between these conditions which could potentially lead to improved treatments. Patients with chronic kidney disease often progress to kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. It has been ...click here to read more
Working in a demanding job with little control can shave years off your life, according to research findings. Study leader Erik Gonzalez-Mule explained, “We found that individuals in highly stressful jobs with little control die at a younger age than workers who have more control in their jobs.” On the other hand, researchers found that ...click here to read more
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Cataract surgery is a common procedure for treating cataracts. Recovery from cataract surgery is pretty smooth and uneventful, as long as you are healthy. Statistics reveal a high success rate of healthy vision post-surgery. For most people, cataracts develop slowly and don’t disrupt the vision early on. But with time and age, this will interfere ...click here to read more
After a stroke, complications can arise including paralysis, difficulty talking, memory loss, and changes in blood pressure. These post-stroke complications can impact a person’s daily living and overall quality of life. The type of complications experienced after stroke are determined by the part of the brain affected during the stroke as well as the severity ...click here to read more
The FDA has issued warnings about testosterone supplements and related anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) as these are easily abused and are associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, personality changes, and infertility. The FDA has stated that labels on all prescribed testosterone products will be reviewed. Millions of men are currently taking testosterone pills, gels, ...click here to read more
Dementia is often mistaken for being a part of the normal aging process, but just because you are aging doesn’t mean you will develop dementia. The belief that dementia in old age is inevitable stems from the fact that many older adults experience cognitive decline. As we age, we may notice that we forget where ...click here to read more
Orthostatic hypotension is associated with a 40 percent increase in atrial fibrillation. Orthostatic hypotension refers to a drop in blood pressure when a person changes positions, for example, when getting up from a chair. This dip in blood pressure can result in temporary dizziness or lightheadedness. Researchers uncovered the link between orthostatic hypotension and atrial fibrillation ...click here to read more
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