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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Cardiac tamponade (pericardial tamponade) is a serious medical condition in which blood or fluid fills the space between the heart and the sac surrounding it. This is associated with extreme pressure placed on the heart, preventing the ventricles from expanding fully, which means your heart cannot function properly. As a result, the heart cannot pump ...click here to read more
Atrial fibrillation patients struggle to adhere to medications preventing stroke, according to research findings. It is well known that atrial fibrillation patients are at a higher risk for stroke and using the drug warfarin can greatly reduce this risk. Unfortunately, a study has shown that nearly 60 percent of atrial fibrillation patients are not taking ...click here to read more
The quality of life in patients with low vision can be improved with home-based visual rehabilitation. Researchers found that home visits by rehabilitation specialists can significantly improve visual function in people whose vision cannot be corrected with contact lenses or glasses, compared to those who received standard treatment through hospitals or community-based services. Researcher Prof. ...click here to read more
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Doctors are warning that trying to remove earwax on your own may be dangerous to hearing. Produced for cleaning and protecting the ears, earwax collects dust, dirt, and other matter so that it doesn’t get into the ear and cause damage. Dr. Seth Schwartz of the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery ...click here to read more
Cardiovascular disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes can be improved by eating a combination of two particular fruits. Researchers found that eating a combination of compounds found in grapes and oranges could help improve the health of diabetics, reduce obesity, and lower the risk of heart disease. The researchers are hopeful that the findings may ...click here to read more
Nail biting isn’t just an annoying habit that results in unsightly nails, but it can actually make you sick, too. Researchers at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center have outlined top reasons why one of your New Year’s resolutions should be to stop biting your nails. You are exposing yourself to dirt and germs. ...click here to read more
Welcome back, friends! I hope you enjoyed your holidays and that you (somewhat) stuck to your diet. If you didn’t, don’t feel too bad about it. Overeating and failure to make the right food choices are often unavoidable during the holidays. I can admit myself that healthy choices weren’t always made. Now that it’s the ...click here to read more
A new study conducted on mice revealed why obese individuals find it difficult to stick with an exercise program. The researchers found that in obese mice the brain may encourage inactivity. Study senior author Alexxai Kravitz explained, “We know that physical activity is linked to overall good health, but not much is known about why ...click here to read more
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