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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Having eyeball spots refers to any discoloration on the surface of the eyeball, not visual disturbances like floaters or seeing halos. These eyeball spots can be visually observed by other people. Eyeball spots may be caused by a variety of different medical conditions or diseases. While some may be relatively harmless, others may be the ...click here to read more
Eating a healthy and balanced diet can be difficult for some but is something that everyone would like to incorporate into their lives. With the convenience of fast food and exaggerated portion sizes, it is far too easy to slip into a routine of poor dietary habits. A new study may provide some encouragement to ...click here to read more
Those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have constant unwanted and disturbing thoughts, images, or urges that intrude their minds, causing them a great deal of anxiety and discomfort. These are often ritualistic compulsions, taking the form of checking the stove multiple times or washing their hands repeatedly. Some may even have difficulty throwing things away. ...click here to read more
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Staying fit through exercise and eating a balanced diet is and has always been the best method for staying healthy. However, a new study suggests this may not be entirely true. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Kaiser Permanente have found that white men who exercise at high levels are 86 percent ...click here to read more
Dear Friends, Unfortunately, summer can’t last forever, and you may have noticed the temperature is on a steady decline. Fall is in full swing, which means it’s not only colder, but it’s getting darker earlier. During the fall and winter, many of us retreat indoors, cozied up on the couch. The foods we eat tend ...click here to read more
Most of us don’t like eating vegetables. They are generally devoid of flavor, can be quite bitter, and even come in some unsightly shades of green. But like it or not, vegetables are good for you, as they have more vitamins and nutrients that the body absolutely requires and can be great for the digestive ...click here to read more
Suffering a heart attack is not only a scary experience but also a life-changing one. If you are one of the lucky few who survive a heart attack, your life moving forward will be geared toward improving your heart hearth though cardiac rehab. Sadly, there are some who find cardiac rehab too difficult. But according ...click here to read more
Males and females have obvious differences in appearance and anatomy, but they’re thought to function more or less at an equal level. But according to a new study, stress may have a dramatically different effect on male and female brains. A new report from Rockefeller University, NY, has found differences in the brains of male ...click here to read more
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