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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Research has found that tooth loss is a complication of diabetes. Diabetes, especially if unmanaged, can result in many health complications, such as nerve damage and even vision loss. The new findings suggest that diabetics are twice as likely to experience tooth loss in comparison to those without diabetes. Lead researcher, Dr. Bei Wu, said, ...click here to read more
Untreated high blood pressure can lead to stroke, dementia and cognitive decline. Stroke is the second leading cause of death and having high blood pressure is a risk factor for having one. Dr. Christian Stapf, a neurologist at the CHUM’s Hôpital Notre-Dame, said, “We live in a society that is being killed by its arteries. ...click here to read more
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a contagious respiratory infection that causes severe hacking, coughing, followed by a high-pitched “whoop” sound when the person takes in their next breath. Prior to the development of the vaccine, whooping cough was common among children, but now cases are limited to children who are too young to receive the vaccination. ...click here to read more
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Research has found cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment potential in improved gene therapy. Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that causes the body to produce thick and sticky mucus, which can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas. An estimated 30,000 children are affected by cystic fibrosis within the U.S. and roughly 1,000 new cases are ...click here to read more
Researchers have found that consuming two to three cups of coffee a day could help prevent type 2 diabetes. A new study identified two compounds that provide coffee with this benefit. Researchers are hopeful that the findings may help develop future medications, as well as prevention methods, for type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is ...click here to read more
Slow walking may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. In the future it may be used alongside traditional diagnostic methods to better diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. The study found a link between walking speed in the elderly and protein build-up in the brain, which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers ...click here to read more
Cerebral palsy in adults increases the risk of asthma, hypertension and arthritis. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a muscle tone, movement, or posture disorder caused by an insult of the immature, developing brain prior to birth. Cerebral palsy is known as a non-progressive disorder, meaning it does not get worse over time. Unfortunately, other conditions that ...click here to read more
Research has proven that when you enter a relationship you actually become more like your partner and less like your friends. Brett Laursen, Ph.D., one of the study’s authors, said, “The results confirm what most friends complain about – romantic partners are a distraction from friendships. It also is a stark reminder how the peer ...click here to read more
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