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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Researchers have found a link between certain variations in DNA and the development of type 2 diabetes that may explain why some individuals get the disease while those with similar lifestyles do not. A team of scientists has published their findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, stating that some genetic defects ...click here to read more
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that commonly affects post-menopausal women, and with the rising number of elderly, cases of osteoporosis are on the rise. It can lead to devastating fractures and disability for seniors, which not only negatively impact their quality of life, but can increase the risk of illness or disease. Although there is ...click here to read more
Research from Lund University has found a link between intestinal bacteria and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Gut bacteria interact with the immune system, intestinal mucosa, and your diet, and can affect your health and well-being. The team studied mice both with and without Alzheimer’s and compared the composition of their intestinal bacteria. Those with ...click here to read more
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Dear Friends, By now you’ve probably heard about the health drink kombucha, which is a fermented tea. And you’ve probably seen more and more brands pumping out their own kombucha and charging a pretty penny for it too. So what exactly is this kombucha? Kombucha is fermented and lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea. ...click here to read more
Dreary winter weather can have a negative effect on your mood, making you feel sluggish and blue. While depression and anxiety are serious mental illnesses that should be assessed by your doctor, a simple bad day that leaves you glum may be able to be treated with a snack. Discover some of the best foods ...click here to read more
If you’ve ever wondered how long alcohol stays in your system, look no further. The simple answer to this question is, though, it mainly depends on how much you drink. At some point, any alcohol that is not metabolized is held up in the blood and tissues. If this is a frequent occurrence, the tissues ...click here to read more
You’ve seen them side by side in the produce aisle, but have you ever pondered their differences? Sure, one is green and one is white, but it goes much deeper than that. Discover the nutritional similarities and differences between these two vegetables and learn once and for all which is healthier – broccoli or cauliflower? ...click here to read more
A new method for detecting and locating kidney damage has been developed by researchers from Aarhus University. The method combines the use of blood tests and/or urine tests to first diagnose whether the kidney has been injured by measuring the levels of an enzyme called fumarase. Fumarase is released from the cells of the kidney ...click here to read more
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