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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By 2050, the worldwide population will see a boom with individuals over the age of 65 doubling. Currently, seniors over the age of 65 account for 8.5 percent of the world’s population, but by 2050 this number is expected to rise to 17 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report commissioned by the U.S. ...click here to read more
Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea, abdominal cramping, vomiting, and even fever. Viral gastroenteritis is often referred to as the stomach flu and is commonly transmitted by coming into contact with an infected person or by ingesting contaminated food or water. A healthy person who contracts viral gastroenteritis ...click here to read more
Appendicitis diagnosis is linked to the presence of pain when travelling over speed bumps. A previous study found, if there’s pain experienced when driving over speed bumps, it signals an increased likelihood of acute appendicitis. Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical abdominal emergency, yet diagnosis can often be difficult. There is no specific test ...click here to read more
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A new study has found that receiving a tetanus shot every 10 years is not necessary and, in fact, it can be delayed for every 30 years. Researcher Mark Slifka said, “We have always been told to get a tetanus shot every 10 years, but actually, there is very little data to prove or disprove ...click here to read more
A new study has found meditation to be more effective in treating chronic lower back pain than painkillers. The study utilized a program called mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), which was found to be more successful in treating lower back pain than traditional medical interventions. After one year, individuals participating in the MBSR program were 40 ...click here to read more
Rheumatoid arthritis management can be achieved through an anti-inflammatory diet and Mediterranean diet in order to reduce inflammation. Nutrition plays a vital role in all of our bodily functions and eating the right foods can mean the difference between good or poor health. Many foods are natural healers, so it should be of no surprise ...click here to read more
Endometriosis risk may be higher with benzophenone-type ingredients in sunscreen. Benzophenone (BP) can mimic the effects of estrogen, which can increase the risk of endometriosis – a condition in which the uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing severe pain and reproductive issues. Sunscreen and other products that contain benzophenone-type ingredients are effective at ...click here to read more
Heart patients who develop depression after their diagnosis have worse outcomes and higher risks of heart attack and mortality, compared to those without depression. The study included nearly 23,000 heart patients in Ontario, Canada all diagnosed with heart disease. During the three-year follow-up, patients with depression were 83 percent more likely to die of any ...click here to read more
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