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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The ability to hear has a lot to do with inner ear circulation. Blood circulation supports bodily functions and supplies organs and body parts with essential nutrients to function correctly. Poor inner ear circulation may result in hearing problems, dizziness, and even Meniere’s disease. Therefore, maintaining healthy blood circulation – in the inner ear and ...click here to read more
A new study has found that acupuncture may slow down pre-dementia memory loss and mild cognitive impairment. Based on their review of five different studies on the subject, Chinese researchers found that acupuncture may slow down memory loss progression, and even help retain memory function when combined with other treatments. The findings are still preliminary, ...click here to read more
A new study has found that staying fit and regularly exercising can reduce the risk of vision and eye problems in diabetics. Vision problems are often a complication of diabetes, especially if it’s not well managed. The study found that diabetics who stay inactive have a higher risk of vision problems, compared to those who ...click here to read more
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It may seem quite random that of all countries in the world Zika virus outbreak is taking place in Brazil. Why Brazil? And why now? These are some of the questions the investigator are trying to answer. Dr. Prabhjot Singh, chair of the Department of Health System Design & Global Health at the Icahn School ...click here to read more
Blurred vision can be due to a number of reasons. For some, blurred vision is a temporary symptom, and for others, it may turn into a chronic condition. Understanding the cause of your blurred vision is important for proper management of the condition and your own convenience. Blurred vision is the loss of vision sharpness. ...click here to read more
Infections from kidney stones and other urinary tract obstructions are twice as common in women as they are in men. In addition, the researchers observed higher rates of complications following one of two urgent treatments for the effects of kidney stones and urinary tract obstructions (urolithiasis). The research showed that women are at a higher ...click here to read more
A new study has found that too little or too much sleep could affect stroke risk and even stroke recovery. Based on the review of 29 previously published studies, the researchers concluded that sleep disorders are related to a higher stroke risk and impaired stroke recovery. Lead researcher Dr. Dirk Hermann said, “Sleep disturbances are ...click here to read more
Nocturia (nighttime urination) can get quite annoying, as it keeps you awake at night with frequent trips to the bathroom. The worst part yet, even though you may feel as if you have to go, by the time you reach the bathroom nothing happens or the trickle of urine is so small you don’t even ...click here to read more
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