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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Heart palpitations can occur after eating or when lying down. A normal heart beat is between 60 to 100 beats per minute but heart palpitations can lower or increase this number. Generally, heart palpitations are not of concern as they can occur due to many lifestyle factors like drinking caffeine or from your emotional state ...click here to read more
Preventing shin splints is a good way to reduce the pain which you feel in your lower leg. Shin splints refer to the pain which is felt along the shinbone, or tibia. This is a large bone which runs along the front of your leg from your knee to your ankle. Sin splints are commonly ...click here to read more
Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are at a higher risk to develop breast cancer according to latest findings. Additionally, a history of smoking increased the risk of experiencing periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is associated with heart disease, stroke and diabetes; it is an inflammatory disease which affects oral health. Previous findings uncovered a link between ...click here to read more
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A new study has found that having anxiety increases the risk of dementia by 48 percent. The study examined 28 years of data from the Swedish Adoption Twin Study of Aging. IT involved 1,082 participants who completed tests every three years and answered questionnaires and who were screened for dementia. Previous research explored the link ...click here to read more
Researchers for the Cleveland Clinic have found that by targeting microbes in the gut it could lead to heart disease prevention brought on by nutrients in a person’s diet – this is the first time this mode of treatment has been discovered. Nutrients which can contribute to heart disease are commonly found in eggs, red ...click here to read more
A study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology wanted to test out if using disinfectant wipes to clean the kitchen could reduce the risk of food poisoning. The research team used wipes on different counter top materials – granite, laminate, and ceramic tile – to determine if it would reduce the risk of ingesting ...click here to read more
A new study has found that girl’s health is greatly affected compared to boys when it comes to a divorce or separation in a family. The findings from the University of Illinois show that long-term effects on girl’s health after divorce revolve around later-life depression, smoking, and overall negative health consequences. The researchers looked at ...click here to read more
A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) found a link between sleep apnea and pneumonia. It discussed that those who suffer from sleep apnea are at a higher risk of pneumonia. Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder that affects approximately 18 million Americans, so you’re not alone. With sleep apnea, your ...click here to read more
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