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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A new study has found that daily caffeine consumption does not lead to a racing heart. The new findings challenge current medical thinking, but additional research is still required with regards to heavy caffeine consumption and its effects on the heart. Senior study author Dr. Gregory Marcus said, “Clinical recommendations advising against the regular consumption ...click here to read more
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) questionnaire can also help determine the risk of depression and anxiety. OCD, depression, and anxiety can often all coexist with one another, but having OCD specifically increases the risk of additional comorbid illnesses. Researchers have found that a shortened version of a questionnaire commonly used by psychologists to determine risk of OCD ...click here to read more
Experts stress, there are key differences between heart attacks in men and women, from causes to symptoms, and they can also be more fatal in women. The American Heart Association hopes to raise awareness of these differences to make women aware of heart attack indicators along with different treatment methods. If women don’t recognize heart ...click here to read more
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Worldwide nearly eight million childhood and teen deaths occur by preventable illnesses. Analysis revealed that six million deaths occurred for preventable and treatable conditions such as diarrhea, malaria, and respiratory tract infections. Authors of the Global Burden of Disease Pediatrics Collaboration said, “The vast majority of deaths in children and adolescents are preventable. Proven interventions ...click here to read more
Experts predict that Zika – a mosquito-borne virus – will travel to the Southern U.S. Although experts are not sure when the virus may spread, they are certain that it is only a matter of time that the birth-defect illness will make its way into America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have ...click here to read more
The U.S. Ob-Gyn group supports the Zika virus travel precautions set out to protect pregnant women from traveling to countries stricken by the Zika virus. Pregnant women are at high risk of contracting the Zika virus, which can lead to birth defects. Countries affected include Central and South America and the Caribbean. In Brazil last ...click here to read more
Bariatric surgery has come under a lot of flak in recent years but one cannot ignore its benefits – especially when it comes to obese patients needing knee surgery. Statistics show that adverse outcomes and post-operative maintenance costs are on the rise in obese patients who undergo following total knee replacement surgery (TKR). But now, ...click here to read more
Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) caused by E. coli bacteria can increase the risk of kidney damage and sepsis. Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) typically caused by E. coli bacteria. The bacteria can spread from the bladder or the urethra to either one or both of the kidneys. Serious complications can arise if ...click here to read more
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