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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An estimated 13 percent of the general population suffers from migraines. Some migraines sufferers will also report ear-related complaints such as vertigo and dizziness, ear fullness, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Ear and hearing conditions like vestibular migraines, Meniere’s disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, aural fullness, pain, and even pulsatile tinnitus have been reported to be closely ...click here to read more
You’re often told that before and after exercise, you should stretch, but why is this constantly being recommended? Sometimes you’re on a time crunch and simply don’t have time to stretch, so you get in the gym, go through your workout, and head out. Maybe you feel fine after and think you don’t need stretching. ...click here to read more
Shoulder bursitis exercises can be an important part of rehabilitation for those who are suffering from an inflamed shoulder bursa. The bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac, helps reduce friction in our shoulder spaces. When it becomes inflamed, you can experience a lot of pain. We have several bursae in our shoulders. In most cases, ...click here to read more
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If you’re like most people, you occasionally enjoy some alcohol. Whether it’s with a meal or in celebration, alcohol is often consumed with others. It can affect the body and its systems, doing everything from slowing down motor functions and causing sleepiness to even impairing memory. Starting with your first glass of alcohol, your brain ...click here to read more
The biggest treatment hurdle for most non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients adjusting their lifestyles in accordance with their condition. Accountability is the main concern for many patients, as they may only see their doctor or therapist a few times a year to check in on their progress. For this reason, a group of researchers ...click here to read more
Being taller in height definitely has its advantages, like being able to reach high-up objects. But new research findings have put a damper on the height advantage. A recent study uncovered that being physically taller may increase your risk of varicose veins. The study looked at genes from 493,519 individuals’ part of the UK Biobank, ...click here to read more
There is a well-known link between anxiety and digestion. When we become stressed or anxious, our digestive system takes notes and changes to cope with the stress. Regardless of how you feel you’re handling the stress, your digestive system will tell you otherwise. Digestive issues are quite common nowadays, but how can you tell if ...click here to read more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects millions of people around the world who suffer from any one of the conditions covered by this umbrella term. The exact causes of the different conditions are still unclear, but they are all characterized by inflammation in the bowels and diarrhea. Current studies being done on IBD are focusing on ...click here to read more
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