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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We have all been told the many, many benefits of eating healthy on a regular basis. This has not stopped the onslaught of research that continues to be published on this very topic, though. In fact, one new study claims that women who consume a healthy diet of mainly fruits and veggies experience fewer symptoms ...click here to read more
Bladder leaks can really cramp your style, but the good news is that you can perform certain exercises to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles so you can be leak-free. You probably already do some of these exercises during your usual routine, but just don’t realize they can go a long way in preventing bladder ...click here to read more
Vision loss and suffering an injury from a slip and fall are two things nearly everyone fears about getting older. New research suggests that the two are related – the findings of a new study claim that with worsening vision, your risk of a slip and fall increase significantly. As 1 out of every 11 ...click here to read more
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A new study has found that suffering from dry eye can slow down your reading rate and have an effect on daily activities. Dry eye occurs when the eye is unable to produce enough natural liquid to keep itself lubricated. Some of us experience this condition for short periods of time when allergy season arises, ...click here to read more
The latest research findings have unveiled that loneliness is linked with a higher risk of dementia. The study looked at data collected from over 12,000 participants spanning over a 10-year time period. Those who experienced loneliness experienced a 40 percent higher risk of dementia. The risk still remained across genders, ethnicity, or education levels. This ...click here to read more
Anyone who has experienced the pain of a migraine knows that it is a pain unlike any other. Even those who have never had a migraine of their own are aware of the intense pain they can cause. One part of migraines that is not discussed as openly, though, are the sensory auras. A visual ...click here to read more
New research findings suggest that regular meditation may slow down progression of glaucoma. In the study, patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) showed significant improvements in both eye and overall health with regular meditation compared to the control group who did not meditate. Study lead investigator Tanuj Dada explained, “We know that chronic stress can ...click here to read more
As we begin to reach middle age, certain parts of our health become concerns that were not on our radar previously. This is often a time where people choose to go on diets in order to improve heart health and lower cholesterol. The problem for most of us is sticking to the diet. There always ...click here to read more
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