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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High homocysteine levels are associated with increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. Homocysteine is an amino acid and is a breakdown product of protein metabolism. It is thought that having excessive levels of this amino acid contribute to the formation of plaque, damaging arterial walls. High levels of homocysteine may also increase the risk ...click here to read more
We go through each day of our lives eating, sleeping, and hopefully performing some form of exercise. This is thanks to all the many modern conveniences and privileges that we take for granted: running water, a safe place to live, and readily available food. But the availability of ready-made, prepackaged food may be a cause ...click here to read more
Everyone feels sad now and again—it’s a fact of life. Thankfully, this sadness is often temporary, fading away with the passage of time. However, there are people who are affected by sadness to a greater degree, having a hard time feeling happy again. These people suffer from depression. Depression is a complex psychological diagnosis that ...click here to read more
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Tuberculosis is something most of us have heard about, usually in a historical text where it was deadly. While that may not be the case any longer, few of us are aware of how prevalent this illness still is. Nearly 1.5 billion people worldwide are affected by tuberculosis and more than one million of them ...click here to read more
Our eyes naturally constrict and expand in response to light that enters through them. On sunny days, pupils constrict or shrink to limit the amount of light that enters. When it is dark out, the pupils dilate to allow as much light in as possible. This shrinking and dilating are referred to as miosis and ...click here to read more
Most people treat sleep as either a priority or a necessary evil. However, there is no arguing that waking up after a good night’s sleep can help elevate mood and make the upcoming day feel all the better. There are many people who are plagued by sleep disturbances that prevent them from getting quality shut-eye. ...click here to read more
Knee pain is a common condition that can affect people of any age. There are a variety of reasons why it can occur. Knee pain can be caused by an acute injury suffered during a freak accident or a sporting injury, or it can be more chronic in nature, resulting from conditions such as arthritis, ...click here to read more
Healthcare availability and high costs are a universal issue. For those who do have access to healthcare, the inflated cost of appointments and treatments remains a substantial hurdle to overcome. Most illnesses are treated with a prescription drug, and the most important part of recovery is the patient’s adherence to the treatment plan. This can ...click here to read more
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