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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Blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes has a limited effect on their risk of heart disease and stroke. It has long been believed that diabetes is a risk factor for heart disease. But the research has shown that effective blood sugar management alone cannot lower the risk of heart disease in diabetes ...click here to read more
Alcoholics may be missing a key enzyme that helps control impulses to drink. Researchers found that turning off production of the enzyme PRDM2 in the frontal lobes of rats led the animals to drink more alcohol, even when they didn’t like it. Study leader Markus Heilig explained, “PRDM2 controls the expression of several genes that ...click here to read more
Atrial fibrillation in elderly is linked to tricuspid regurgitation disorder after mitral valve repair. Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) occurs when the tricuspid valve leaks, which allows blood to flow back from the right ventricle to the right atrium. TR is often secondary to disorders of the left-sided heart valves. Researcher Tirone E. David said, “Patients who ...click here to read more
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Everyone knows eating a healthy diet is good for our bodies, but women who are stressed may not reap the nutritional benefits of eating well. The study found that stressful events from the previous day may negate health benefits of a balanced nutritious meal. Lead researcher Janice Kiecolt-Glaser said, “They physiologically looked like they’d eaten ...click here to read more
Elderly with chronic kidney disease face higher coronary heart disease, heart failure, or stroke risk. You may not necessarily think about the link between the kidneys and the heart, but the two actually share many risk factors which can bring on damage or illness. The main role of the heart is to pump out oxygenated ...click here to read more
Blood vessels in the retina may be indicative of brain health years before the onset of dementia. The study found that younger people who score low on intelligence tests tend to be at a higher risk for poorer health and a shorter lifespan. The researchers wanted to explore the link between intelligence and brain health, ...click here to read more
You may want to raise a glass to the good news: Beer can make you happier, friendlier, and less inhibited. The new study found that some beer drinkers even feel sexier. Lead researcher Matthias Liechti said, “We found that drinking a glass of beer helps people see happy faces faster, and enhances concern for positive ...click here to read more
Dear Friends, We don’t really want to admit it, but unfortunately cold and flu season is just around the corner. Now back to school, children are exposed to more germs, meaning, they are bringing these germs home which can get the entire family sick. Any infection that is brought on by bacteria is often treated ...click here to read more
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