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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Levator scapulae pain is one of the most common general muscle complaints and can be associated with sleepless nights and an irritable mood. Understanding the levator scapulae is helpful for both preventing and treating levator scapulae pain. The levator scapulae muscle is at the side and back of your neck. Its main job is to ...click here to read more
There are many underlying conditions that are proven to increase a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The most severe and most common of these include obesity, high blood pressure, and abnormal levels of lipids in the blood (dyslipidemia). These conditions are all preventable and, in fact, lifestyle interventions are often the first choice of ...click here to read more
Sometimes our energy levels need a boost, so many of us reach for energy drinks. Yes, these drinks keep us alert, but ingredients found in these beverages can be harmful to the liver. Specifically, the level of B vitamins found in many of these beverages. Researchers determined that when the body is low on sugar ...click here to read more
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The spring and summer seasons are a great time to get away and visit other places of the world. Taking a trip can help reduce stress, but if you have varicose veins, taking a prolonged trip could be dangerous. Whether you’re driving around the country or taking a flight across the pond, prolonged sitting can ...click here to read more
Statins are a type of medication that lowers cholesterol production in the liver, which reduces the amount of cholesterol in the bloodstream and is the primary treatment for high blood pressure. They have been proven highly effective in treating hypertension and in reducing the number of mortalities from cardiovascular disease. Recently, however, research has shown ...click here to read more
A common form of treatment for hearing loss is the use of hearing aids. Unfortunately, many who need them don’t get them due to cost and insurance complications. This, unfortunately, can pose a large risk to a person’s health and life. But if people who lived with hearing loss were able to easily obtain hearing ...click here to read more
It seems obvious why you should maintain a healthy gut so that you don’t feel bloated, constipated, or have diarrhea. But keeping your gut healthy can go a long way in maintaining overall good health. For starters, the bulk of your immune cells are located in the gut, so if you have an unhealthy gut, ...click here to read more
An estimated 25 million American women suffer from bladder problems, with many of them doing so in silence. And yet, with such a high number, shouldn’t it be a hot topic for discussion? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common types of bladder problems, with some women experiencing a few of them ...click here to read more
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