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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What you eat plays a huge role in your gut health. Food makes the difference between being bloated and constipated to being regular and feeling good. What we eat helps make up the microbiome in the gut, which means it can be full of prebiotics and probiotics and run smoothly or be bogged down by ...click here to read more
Everything that enters our body eventually passes through the liver. If we ingest healthy foods and beverages, then we can maintain a healthy liver. On the other hand, doing the opposite can have adverse effects. But some foods are far more harmful than others and this can contribute to a sick liver. Knowing which foods ...click here to read more
Testosterone is found in both men and women but is much more predominant in men. Men need it for their libido, energy, muscle strength, and reproductive health. As men age, testosterone levels may decline, but if they fall too low, then negative side effects may occur. Dr. Jeff Foster explained, “In men, testosterone increases from ...click here to read more
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Diclofenac is the third most popular type of painkiller, with paracetamol and ibuprofen taking the top two spots. New research on diclofenac has uncovered that it may potentially raise the risk of heart attack. The study found that the use of diclofenac may raise the risk of heart attack and stroke more so than using ...click here to read more
Dementia is becoming an increasing burden on healthcare systems worldwide. There are no current treatment options for dementia that improve the condition once it has begun. The current medical and research focus is on the prevention of the condition before it has developed or begun its prognosis. Dementia mainly affects those in their elderly years, ...click here to read more
Many of us spend most of our working years looking forward to retirement but struggle to adjust once we reach it. After working for the larger portion of our lives, having the freedom and spare time to do virtually anything can seem daunting. These are also crucial years that can affect our health and overall ...click here to read more
If you wore long pants and dresses all summer because you’re embarrassed by the blue lines that cover your legs, you’re not alone. Bulging blue/purple veins – known as varicose veins – can be an unsightly matter, and you may feel embarrassed to show off your legs for this reason. But aside from cosmetic reasons, ...click here to read more
If you live with arthritis and joint pain, exercise is probably the last thing you think about doing. But exercise is still important to keep your joints mobile and pain-free. The key is to pick the right exercises so that you don’t cause more harm than good. Here are some of the best exercise options ...click here to read more
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