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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If you wake up and are still tired that could be a sign that you have sleep apnea. Over 12 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which has already been linked to hypertension, heart attack, traffic accidents, and depression. Individuals with sleep apnea experienced paused breathing numerous times throughout the night disrupting their sleep ...click here to read more
Erectile dysfunction severity can predict future heart disease and early death risk. A large study published in PLOS Medicine found that erectile dysfunction (ED) corresponds to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Previous research only showed the association between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease risk. The researchers studied the association between severity of self-reported ...click here to read more
Pneumonia and middle ear infections might be prevented by diverse bacteria in the gut microbiome. In the study published in mBio, researchers demonstrated that harmless bacteria found in the nose and on the skin may negatively impact the growth of a common pathogen, leading to middle ear infection in children and pneumonia in children and ...click here to read more
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A new study has found that one in every four seniors who stay in the hospital has a superbug on their hands. Furthermore, seniors who stay in long-term care or a post-acute care facility will acquire new superbugs throughout their stay. The study looked at seniors who were recently admitted into a hospital for medical ...click here to read more
Myalgia symptoms and muscle pain caused by excessive exertion, trauma, and viral infections can be reduced by a healthy body weight, diet, and exercise. Myalgia is a common complaint among adults, and just about everyone will experience some level of muscle pain in their lives. But when muscle pain becomes a frequent occurrence and interrupts ...click here to read more
Measles and whopping cough have been linked to vaccine refusal and gaps in preventative vaccinations. The new findings published in JAMA found that undervaccinated and unvaccinated individuals contribute to the rise in measles and whopping cough. For the study, the authors searched medical literature reports for measles outbreaks in the U.S. since it’s been declared ...click here to read more
Women with Alzheimer’s disease retain their verbal skills for longer, compared to men. This can delay diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in women. The differences remain even though men and women have similar brain shrinkage in the areas that reveal early Alzheimer’s disease. Study author Erin Sundermann said, “One way to interpret the results is that because ...click here to read more
Seasonal allergies 2016 update: spring pollen increases hay fever (rhinitis) and asthma attacks. With winter falling behind us, spring is peaking its head. And although many of us welcome the warm weather and green grass, this season can be a total nightmare for those with seasonal allergies. Pollen allergy is the most common springtime allergy, ...click here to read more
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