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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A drug commonly used to treat liver disease holds promise in slowing down progression of Parkinson’s disease. The discovery comes from scientists at the University of Sheffield. The findings have put the drug – ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) – on the fast track for clinical trials in Parkinson’s patients. Parkinson’s UK Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Heather ...click here to read more
It has been presented that the brains of people with epilepsy react differently to music in comparison to those without the disorder. The findings may prompt new therapies to help aid in epilepsy treatment. The findings were presented at the American Psychological Association’s 123rd Annual Convention. Epilepsy can affect anyone of any age, and is ...click here to read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than one-third of Americans are obese and the numbers continue to rise. We all know how to prevent and reduce weight and yet it seems the waistlines of many Americans continue to grow. New research suggests that individuals who believe they are overweight will continue ...click here to read more
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It may be hard to accept that with aging you simply can’t do the same things like you used to. For this reason, many seniors tend to overestimate their abilities, including mobility as suggested by latest research. Lead study author Timothy Platts-Mills said, “Ensuring that older adults discharged from the emergency department are able to ...click here to read more
Unlike the more common Type 2, Type 1 diabetes does not develop from lifestyle factors. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the immune response attacks the pancreas causing little to no insulin production. Research now suggests there are bacteria that may prevent Type 1 diabetes, this according to researchers from Inserm, Paris Descartes ...click here to read more
New research suggests that there is minimal evidence to support that cutting out certain carbohydrates helps to relieve or ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a condition which can lead to discomfort, abdominal pain and changes to bowel habits. There is no exact cause currently, but common belief is that symptoms may ...click here to read more
Unlike the zebrafish, mammals do not have the ability for cardiac regeneration. Currently, the human body can regenerate the liver and skin, but although we know that the heart cannot regenerate, the reason why has never been answered, until now. Researchers from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg conducted new research which explores why the heart doesn’t ...click here to read more
In the study of human evolution, the formation of the brain is quite puzzling. It is believed that the size of the brain is linked with dietary changes, which have occurred in the last three-million years. A new study reveals the importance of dietary carbohydrates as it contributes to the formation of the brain. As ...click here to read more
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