Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

We know antibiotics are advantageous and honey has been a traditional natural remedy for centuries. Used separately, these gifts from modern and traditional medicine have proven their worth over and over again. Before we investigate their combined potential, there is something else you should know. I’ve seen enough end-of-the-world movies to know that we could ...click here to read more

Research has found that nearly 40 percent of Canadians are affected by sleep disorders in their lifetime, which can lead to serious health consequences. Contributors to sleep disorders include long working hours, social and family responsibilities, irregular shift work and illness. Psychological disorders, treated or untreated can also contribute to sleep disorders, as the study ...click here to read more

In Parkinson’s disease, managing orthostatic hypotension improves cognition and balance. Orthostatic hypotension is a form of low blood pressure that occurs when going from a sitting or lying position to a standing one. It’s commonly found in Parkinson’s disease and current recommendations to manage it involve general measures and medications that pose minimum risk or ...click here to read more

Tis the seasons once again when children will come knocking on your door, shouting the phrase, “Trick or treat!” It may seem harder and harder to pick proper treats for children nowadays, especially because so many children and adults are gluten-intolerant, peanut-free or, heck, even vegan. You want to make sure that whatever child comes ...click here to read more

Researchers from the University of Toronto are closer to a possible explanation for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a chronic neurological disease that does not currently have a cure. The researcher’s findings may bring doctors a step closer to improved treatment for both ALS and dementia. The research team conducted their study in an ...click here to read more

Researchers from Penn State University have found that gut bacteria may be to blame for diabetes and obesity. The findings suggest that gut bacteria changes the way the liver processes fat, thus contributing to metabolic syndromes. Metabolic syndromes are a group of conditions including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and excess ...click here to read more

Patients with schizophrenia have a higher risk of heart disease and respiratory disease, according to the latest findings. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by the hearing of voices that do not exist, believing someone else is controlling their mind, and being in a state of distress, which can lead to social withdrawal. Individuals with ...click here to read more

New research has revealed that regular exercise after a heart attack can protect against depression. The data, from the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study in Norway, examined 189 patients prior to entering a hospital for a heart attack. The researchers aimed to determine the effectiveness of exercise on depressive symptoms post heart attack. By examining data over ...click here to read more