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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Oysters are often hailed as an aphrodisiac – a food that puts you in the mood. Some people believe this while others don’t, but there is some truth behind it. In fact, the majority of seafood can help boost your libido because of the nutritional content. You see, the variety of seafood contains the right ...click here to read more
Erectile dysfunction is estimated to affect nearly 20 percent of adult men over the age of 20. The condition is characterized by the inability to maintain an erection for the length of time required to achieve sexual satisfaction. A new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation has found that men with erectile dysfunction ...click here to read more
The University of California Davis Department of Nutrition recently published a study on the benefits of consuming mangoes. Mangoes contain mangiferin, quercetin, gallotannins, and gallic acid, which are considered polyphenols. The researchers behind this study feel that the benefits of mangoes may be derived from the polyphenols in the fruit. The researchers examined the effects ...click here to read more
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Everywhere you turn, someone is looking at a smartphone, regardless of their age. It seems that smartphones have become an extension of who we are as humans. These handheld devices keep us tuned in indefinitely and whether we need directions, a recipe, or have to make a call, smartphones can do it all. Growing up, ...click here to read more
As of 2015, 46.8 million people were diagnosed with dementia across the globe and this number continues to rise. Currently, there is no cure for dementia and treatment options are limited, so identifying risk factors for the condition is highly important. If risk factors can be identified, the potential for preventing the disease becomes higher. ...click here to read more
The summer is a time of year to enjoy being outdoors, not worrying about hearing loss. Unfortunately, throughout the summer, there are plenty of threats against your hearing that you need to be mindful of. The thing with hearing loss is that it doesn’t just affect seniors. Anyone of any age can begin to experience ...click here to read more
Are you struggling to fall asleep at night? And even if you do manage to get some sleep, do you find yourself waking up not feeling refreshed? Many Americans suffer from sleep problems, which is serious. Poor sleep is linked with several different health problems, and that’s why it’s so important you get a good ...click here to read more
A leaky heart valve is a medical condition that can vary in severity depending on how much it disrupts normal blood flow. The heart contains four valves – the tricuspid, the pulmonic, the mitral and the aortic – that let blood flow in a single direction as it enters each chamber of the heart. The ...click here to read more
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