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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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is more common among Americans 21 years and older than previously thought, according to a new study led by Dr. Joseph Schwartz of Stony Brook University. The study centered on assessing the prevalence of masked hypertension—that is, hypertension that is not detected in a medical setting. Individuals with masked hypertension ...click here to read more
An experimental drug being developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University is showing promise for simplifying the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. The drug, currently called AXT107, has only been tested in rabbits and mice so far, but the results are encouraging. Professor of ophthalmology, Dr. Peter Campochiaro, anticipates that the effects of the drug ...click here to read more
Left arm pain can be due to many different things, stemming from sore muscles or it could be related to the heart. Paying attention to your left arm pain is, therefore, important in order to reduce your risk of health complications. Left arm pain can be either acute—meaning it can be sudden and stick around ...click here to read more
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Scar tissue left behind after a heart attack has been found to maintain electrical connectivity, according to recent research conducted by Dalhousie Medical School. While heart scars were previously thought to only hinder proper cardiac function and disrupt a normal heartbeat, the findings of this new study have raised questions as to whether this scar ...click here to read more
New research from Tohoku University shows that depression and cognitive ability can be improved in the elderly through the use of speed training. Researchers from the university have developed a tablet PC based processing speed training game (PSTG) that targets processing speed and inhibition among seniors. When played regularly, the game has been shown to ...click here to read more
Stroke survivors may be able to improve their walking recovery with the use of sensory devices that are currently being developed by researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University, in conjunction with technology firm Lucid Innovation. These devices will be worn by stroke survivors to aid in walking therapy by sensing stride patterns and symmetry. The devices ...click here to read more
Recovery after heart surgery improves with psychological support, according to a recent study published in BMC Medicine. Professor Winifred Rief of the University of Marburg, Germany, conducted the study utilizing the placebo effect. He offered different levels of psychological support to three different groups, all undergoing cardiac surgery. Patients were all addressed pre-surgery—one group was ...click here to read more
Yoga poses can help relieve chronic pain in the lower back. One of the most common reasons for doctor visits, lower back pain can negatively affect one’s quality of life . Although many patients take over-the-counter or even prescribed medications to treat their chronic lower back pain, yoga can be an effective and natural solution ...click here to read more
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