Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

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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Having more close friends protects your health

Throughout our lifespan for healthy aging diet and exercise are deemed important but new findings suggest that social networks, too, play a vital role throughout our lives. The findings suggests that the more social networks we have at a younger age the better our health will be over our life times. This is the first ...click here to read more

National folic acid awareness week 2016: Folic acid deficiency and sources: Are you deficient in this important nutrient?

Folic acid awareness week is a way to bring the issue of folic acid deficiency to light and educate people about good sources of this important vitamin. The first week of January is National folic acid awareness week in the United States. Research shows that folic acid deficiency may not be common in North America, ...click here to read more

Proper sleep improves memory

If you want better memory then you should work on getting proper sleep as research has shown that a good nights rest can lead to improved memory. For the study researchers showed 20 photos of faces along with matching names to 14 volunteers who were in their 20s. Two tests were conducted – first with ...click here to read more

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Is skipping out on shampoo healthy?

More and more people are going longer without shampoo as it is believed that shampoo damages the hair as it strips the hair of its own natural oils. The trend is quite popular from many celebrities embarking in “no-poo” as it is been deemed. But is not using shampoo actually healthy and beneficially for the ...click here to read more

Holiday allergies, asthma attack triggers to avoid during the holiday season

Many people assume that allergies and asthma are problems that disappear once the cold weather kicks in, but this isn’t the case, especially during the holiday season. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) two-thirds of allergy sufferers experience symptoms all year round. Even after pollen dies down, there are a ...click here to read more

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