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 new study has found that yoga can improve blood pressure among prehypertension patients. Prehypertension means that elevated blood pressure is close to the dangerous levels, but can be brought down to reduce one’s risk of hypertension – high blood pressure. Lead author Dr. Ashutosh Angrish explained, “Patients with prehypertension (slightly elevated blood pressure) are ...click here to read more
Asthma patients have higher rates of insomnia, according to research findings. Scientists found that insomnia was more common among people with asthma and is associated with poorer asthma control, as well as depression and anxiety. Asthma patients often report sleeping troubles, but the prevalence of insomnia and its link to asthma have long been unknown. ...click here to read more
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been found to cause rheumatoid arthritis (RA), even before HCV is detected. Hepatitis C can contribute to liver failure, but is also known to cause rheumatoid arthritis – inflammation of the joints. Due to the link between HCV and rheumatoid conditions, it’s important that newly diagnosed RA patients get ...click here to read more
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Sweet potatoes are known to be superfoods in their own right, but a new study suggests that consuming waste water from sweet potatoes cooking may offer up a trimmer waistline. Researchers found that the starchy waste left behind in the water after cooking made mice slimmer. The mice in the study consumed high-fat diets and ...click here to read more
Many people assume that allergies and asthma are problems that disappear once the cold weather kicks in, but this isn’t the case, especially during the holiday season. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), two-thirds of allergy sufferers experience symptoms all year round. Even after pollen dies down, there are a ...click here to read more
Researchers found that the rhythm of breathing creates electrical activity in the human brain that enhances emotional judgment and memory recall. In the study, participants were able to detect the fear in one’s face quicker when they were breathing in, as opposed to breathing out. Lead author Christina Zelano explained, “One of the major findings ...click here to read more
Many Americans are not going for essential visits to their dentist due to high cost. The most affected are working-age adults of which 13 percent reported skipping their dental appointments because of the price tag. Even for people with private insurance, cost was the main reason they didn’t go for regular dental care. Study author ...click here to read more
In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), smoking and excess weight reduces the improvement of symptoms brought on by treatment. Senior investigator Vivian Bykerk explained, “Early, aggressive treatment to achieve remission is the primary goal of therapy and can be best achieved early on when treating patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, as early disease control is associated ...click here to read more
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