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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Pomegranates and berries may help to reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers from the University of Louisville uncovered that a microbial metabolite, which is found in berries and pomegranates, can help to reduce the risk of IBD. Currently, there are minimal treatments available for IBD, which include Crohn’s disease and colitis. The ...click here to read more
Consuming high fiber foods is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The study looked at observational studies over the last 40 years and found that health benefits were closely associated with consuming between 25 to 29 grams or more of dietary fiber daily. The consumption of high fiber foods was ...click here to read more
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of low brain volume, according to research findings. The recently published study highlighted that carrying extra weight – particularly around your mid-section – is linked with greater brain shrinkage. The researchers came to their findings by analyzing body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio. They found that higher ...click here to read more
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with the severity of a Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection, according to the latest research findings. C. difficile is the most common cause of dangerous hospital-born infections. Patients being treated with antibiotics are at highest risk for C. difficile because antibiotics disturb the microbial balance of the gut. Researchers ...click here to read more
What Are Elevated Heart Enzymes? If your doctor told you that you have elevated heart enzymes, you might be wondering what that means. Heart enzymes are often measured if your doctor suspects heart damage, such as the kind that occurs after a heart attack. When the heart becomes damaged, proteins become released in the blood ...click here to read more
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear with no apparent cause or trigger. This intense emotional response can trigger physical reactions. When a panic attack strikes, a person may feel that they have no control, that they are having a heart attack, or feel as if they’re on the verge of death. ...click here to read more
Urinary health problems in postmenopausal women are associated with a poor quality of life, according to research findings. The researchers looked at data from 2,160 women aged 45 to 75 who reported at least one menopausal symptom related to vulvovaginal atrophy. Vulvovaginal atrophy causes symptoms like vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary incontinence. Women with ...click here to read more
Soursop and custard apple may help lower fibromyalgia symptoms, according to the latest research findings. The study comes from Spain and is based on decades of collected data. Soursop and custard apple are tropical fruits and have long been used in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments. Fibromyalgia is a disease categorized by widespread ...click here to read more
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