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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Your risk of heart disease may increase with the use of certain type 2 diabetes drugs, according to research findings. Researchers have uncovered that specific type 2 diabetes drugs may increase a patient’s risk of a cardiovascular event such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure, or amputation. Lead author of the study Dr. Matthew O’Brien ...click here to read more
As we age, it’s natural to see some minor decline in our abilities, including in our thinking and memory skills. Anything more than that, though, could be an indicator for the development of dementia in the future. One issue researchers are currently facing is the ambiguity of mild cognitive decline. Some studies have found it ...click here to read more
Previous research has found conflicting results about whether gout increases a person’s risk for developing dementia. For this reason, a group of researchers aimed to clarify these findings by performing a cohort analysis. The researchers used data collected through Medicare claims to identify participants with gout. Of the 1.71 million participants, 111,656 were diagnosed with ...click here to read more
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Gout is a common form of arthritis, most often affecting the joints in the hands and feet, caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals, which results in inflammation and pain in these joints. It is believed to affect nearly 3 percent of all adults. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is also thought to affect a ...click here to read more
The hips are an important part of our mobility system, one that undergoes a lot of wear and tear throughout the years. They are one of the most common sites of osteoarthritis, for this reason, which is why it is so important to make sure you are properly exercising your hip muscles, so they can ...click here to read more
One of the biggest concerns about falling down as an older adult is injuring yourself and being unable to get back up again. With the population of elderly patients expected to rise exponentially over the next few decades, researchers are more concerned than ever about the health of these individuals and how to prevent unnecessary ...click here to read more
Gout occurs when there is a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream that causes uric acid crystals to form in the joints of the hands and feet. The most common area of the body to be affected by gout is the joints in the big toe. The condition is a form of arthritis, caused ...click here to read more
While dementia is a growing condition among the elderly, there are still no cures or treatments for it. The major focus of current research efforts is on prevention, as a result. The key element in preventing the condition is early detection and maintaining a balanced lifestyle consistently. One of the first signs of dementia can ...click here to read more
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