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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New research from Baylor University Hankamer School of Business has uncovered that not only are cellphones damaging to relationships, but they can lead to depression as well. The study, published in Computers in Human Behavior, is called “My life has become a major distraction from my cell phone: Partner phubbing and relationship satisfaction among romantic ...click here to read more
Overtesting and overdiagnosis of breast cancer have become well-discussed issues as of late. With the use of mammograms to enable earlier detection, overdiagnosis has been well debated. A new report discusses the issues of overdiagnosis and overtreatment in regards to breast cancer. A report titled Implications of Overdiagnosis: Impact on Screening Mammography Practices, outlines the ...click here to read more
Tons of new information and research is continuously emerging in the field of Alzheimer’s and Alzheimer’s prevention, but it is only useful when researchers team up and collaborate together. When researchers join together to share their findings, it can help further push Alzheimer’s prevention. Twelve co-authors came together from six different clinical trials as part ...click here to read more
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A healthy gut consists of essential fatty acids which can be provided by the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet has gained popularity for its health benefits. It consists of plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes and seeds. Furthermore, it requires eating more fish, moderating alcohol consumption and including healthy fats as opposed to trans ...click here to read more
Chemical exposure to the endocrine system has been linked with an increased risk of diabetes and obesity – two major health threats currently affecting society. The findings were presented at the International Conference on Chemicals Management in Geneva, Switzerland. The findings come from previous research from 2009 which suggests endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC) are hazardous to ...click here to read more
Childhood trauma – or experiencing mental stress – has been found to raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes in adults. The findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Study author, Ashley Winning, said, “The most striking and perhaps sobering finding in our study is that high levels ...click here to read more
A genetic link has been found between COPD and smoking behavior which can contribute to lung disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. As a progressive lung disease, breathing becomes more and more difficult over time. There are different types of COPD including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Common ...click here to read more
A parental anxiety disorder can create a parent-child anxiety cycle which is best broken with family intervention, a new study reports. An anxiety disorder can be caused by a variety of factors, including environmental, psychological and biological (to name a few). Situations we are presented with can cause feelings of anxiety, which can inhibit our ...click here to read more
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