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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Everyone has a tip, trick, or secret to anti-aging that they are willing to share, but how do you know what you should listen to and what you should ignore? Here are some commonly passed around tidbits of advice that you should definitely ignore when it comes to aging. Anti-Aging Tips You Should Ignore Washing ...click here to read more
Sleep is one of the necessities of life, like breathing and drinking plenty of water. Not getting enough sleep can have serious consequences on your health. The causes of sleep deprivation or sleep disturbances have been an important research topic for this reason. A new study has found that poor sleep may be linked to ...click here to read more
Diabetes is a chronic condition caused by the body’s inability to properly control its blood sugar levels. Chronically raised blood sugar levels can results in innumerable detriments to one’s health, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. As of 2015 statistics, diabetes is estimated to affect 30 million Americans, 12 million of whom are over ...click here to read more
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Glaucoma is the most common cause of permanent blindness around the world. It is estimated to affect 70 million people globally. Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is one type of the condition that is characterized by an open, normal appearing anterior chamber angle but an increased intraocular pressure (IOP). There is currently no cure for ...click here to read more
If you are a woman in your fifties and occasionally suffer from urinary incontinence, you are not alone. A new national survey finds that nearly half of women above the age of 50 suffer anywhere from an occasional urine leak to full incontinence. The survey asked over 1,000 women between the ages of 50 and ...click here to read more
When we talk about heart health, it is not often that we hear the term atherosclerosis, although it plays a major role in our chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Atherosclerosis is a disease that causes plaque (fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other molecules) to build up in our arteries and blood vessels. If ...click here to read more
Because having a strong core is an important part of overall good health, especially as we age, here we outline some of the best core exercises for seniors. A weak core can put you at a higher risk for injury from falls and limit your mobility. Almost every move we make is generated from our ...click here to read more
Exercise in osteoporosis is highly important as it can reduce the risk of bone fractures and falls. Before beginning an exercise program with osteoporosis, it’s important that you speak to your doctor to determine if exercise is safe and appropriate for you. Furthermore, it’s important to understand which exercises are safe to perform and which ...click here to read more
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