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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Although we generally see cholesterol as something evil, in reality, it is a necessary one. That’s because it comes in a good form and a bad form. HDL is commonly known as the good cholesterol that keeps us healthy. LDL cholesterol is the bad form that builds up along artery walls, making them stiff and ...click here to read more
Checking work e-mails and dealing with work-related activities on your spare time can be detrimental for your health, lead to emotional exhaustion, and disturb the work-family balance. Study author Liuba Belkin said, “They still feel less ability to detach from work, more emotional exhaustion, and low perceptions of work-family balance. I love what I’m doing, ...click here to read more
Dry eyes are linked to air pollution, decreased humidity, and increased ozone levels. The study looked at data taken from 16,824 participants in South Korea. Dry eye disease was defined as the presence of eye pain and discomfort, along with the feeling of dryness and irritation. Outdoor air pollution measurements were collected from 283 national ...click here to read more
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A new study has found that regular exercise may help ward off at least five common diseases, demonstrating yet again the importance of regular physical activity for one’s health and wellbeing. Based on their analysis of 174 previously published studies, the researchers found that individuals who exercised more frequently throughout the week had lower risks ...click here to read more
Keratoconus (KC) is a condition that causes vision distortion. It occurs when the normally round cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped. This abnormal change prevents the light from entering the eye, hindering the retina’s ability to focus and, thus, distorting the image. In healthy individuals, light travels through the cornea past the lens to the retina, ...click here to read more
Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidneys, which are part of the urinary system that also includes the urethra, ureters, bladder, and prostate for men. The kidneys’ primary role is filtering the body’s waste products, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining a normal concentration of electrolytes in the body. When an infection occurs in the kidneys, ...click here to read more
High blood pressure problem is not confined to the developed countries only. In fact, it’s quite prevalent in poor countries, too. For the first time ever, high blood pressure rates are higher in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Based on ...click here to read more
Dear Friends, It’s my Birthday! And because I’m a lady, you know I won’t reveal my age – which is only a number anyway, right? It’s all about how you feel! But for many of us, getting yet another year older can be scary. We start getting more aches and pains, we may feel as ...click here to read more
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